Tag Archives: Music

Lanzarote – Fire Mountains, Fabulous Sunsets & Bee Gee Tribute Bands

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Junying Kirk

On the last day of my early Easter break, as I sat on the comfy sofas in the lobby, looking out to the shimmering pool, surrounded by straw parasols and suntanned bodies of fellow holiday makers, I look back at … Continue reading →

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Meeting Outgoing, Fun and Compassionate Marilyn Slagel

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Junying

My guest today is contemporary women’s fiction writer Marilym Slagel, all the way from America’s Illinois. Welcome to my virtual home across the pond, Marilyn . Marilyn, can you please tell us something interesting about yourself?    This is difficult.  … Continue reading →

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Your New Year’s Eve Treat: Chinese Roast Duck & Chopin’s Music

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Junying Kirk

A few days ago, I shared pictures of our Boxing Day Party at home with a dear friend and fabulous pianist, Di Xiao, her sweet small family of three, and a lovely Chinese student Ying from Birmingham City University where … Continue reading →

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Meeting Shy, Friendly and Caring Andrea Buginsky

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Junying

I’d like to welcome a lovely author whom I have met through “Supporting Authors One Read At A Time”. Andrea featured me on her fabulous site just a few weeks ago during my book tour around the globe, and today … Continue reading →

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Music Monday – Yellow River Piano Concerto by Lang Lang 朗朗： 黄河钢琴协奏曲

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Junying

Following China’s wonderful performances at the London Olympics, I thought I’d share with you a relatively modern piece from China, in celebration. The Yellow_River_Piano_Concerto, is played by the hugely talented and popular  Lang_Lang, probably the world’s most famous pianist right … Continue reading →

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An Unforgettable Trip to Matterhorn, Switzerland

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Blogger

By Eve Zhao Anyone mentioning Switzerland to me would inevitably bring to my mind the snow-covered mountains.  In China, we have a very famous brand of candy called ALPENLIEBE, meaning, “Love in the Alps”. The notion is to make one feel … Continue reading →

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