(长安街） A returnee story and a prayer for BJ and SH: A dozen years ago I brought my family back to China. My workplace was in financial district in Beijing, few blocks away from China central bank and Chang An avenue。 My company's employees were mostly Chinese and about 10 or less were American as the firm was a joint venture of China and the U.S. Back then during President Hu era the relationships between two countries were pretty good. They kept one of Chinese workplace traditions, after lunch employees could have half hour to one hour free time -- taking a nap, doing their own things like personal banking, shopping at mall, or even going home. I would frequently go for a walk along sidewalks of trees lined Chang An avenue, perhaps the widest street of the country; actually the west side of Chang An avenue did not have too many tourists or crowds, and only several high quality sit-down restaurants along the way, that made it more pedestrian friendly. One day I asked myself while strolling down the street, "what do I miss in the states? " I looked around and saw small areas of green grasses by the curb under the trees, i realized that I missed the smell of freshly mowed grasses (in the air), which are not usually available in a big city such as Beijing or Shanghai. ...... Several years later we returned to the same place (house) in the U.S. Today I got a prayer for the people of Beijing and Shanghai: 《Walking in Memphis》 - - you could fill in the 3 words missing if you want. Put on my blue suede shoes And I boarded the plane Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues In the middle of the pouring rain W.C. Handy, won't you look down over me? Yeah, I got a first class ticket But I'm as blue as a boy can be Then I'm walking in Memphis Was walking with my feet ten feet off of (B?, a military guy from CA) Walking in Memphis But do I really feel the way I feel? Saw the (g?) of Elvis On Union Avenue Followed him up to the gates of Graceland Then I watched him walk right through Now security they did not see him They just hovered 'round his tomb But there's a pretty little thing Waiting for the King Down in the Jungle Room When I was walking in Memphis I was walking with my feet ten feet off of B? Walking in Memphis But do I really feel the way I feel? They've got ( c?) on the table They've got gospel in the air And Reverend Green be glad to see you When you haven't got a prayer But, boy, you've got a prayer in Memphis Now Muriel plays piano Every Friday at the Hollywood And they brought me down to see her And they asked me if I would Do a little number And I sang with all my might She said "Tell me are you a Christian child?" And I said "Ma'am, I am tonight" Walking in Memphis (Walking in Memphis) Was walking with my feet ten feet off of (B?) Walking in Memphis (Walking in Memphis) But do I really feel the way I feel? Walking in Memphis (Walking in Memphis) I was walking with my feet ten feet off of (B?) Walking in Memphis (Walking in Memphis) But do I really feel the way I feel? Put on my blue suede shoes And I boarded the plane Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues In the middle of the pouring rain Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues In the middle of the pouring rain.
A touching story and awesome singing. I'm very familiar
with Chang An Avenue. Or I should say I'm very familiar with the old Chang An Avenue. I used to live in a compound on Chang An Anenue immediately west of 中南海。 My elementary school was also on that avenue, but immediately east of 中南海. I'm sure you know there is this narrow strip of lawn lined by locust trees along that high red wall of 中南海. I walked on that lawn everyday to go to school. My friends and I would pass 新华门 every school day. We had this little dare game: we would approach the gate, which was guarded by soldiers holding bayoneted guns, and see how close we could get before a guy would appear from behind the shadow wall and chase us away. Nowadays when I see boys being mischievous, I sort of see myself in them and just can't get mad at them. :)
with Chang An Avenue. Or I should say I'm very familiar with the old Chang An Avenue. I used to live in a compound on Chang An Anenue immediately west of 中南海。 My elementary school was also on that avenue, but immediately east of 中南海. I'm sure you know there is this narrow strip of lawn lined by locust trees along that high red wall of 中南海. I walked on that lawn everyday to go to school. My friends and I would pass 新华门 every school day. We had this little dare game: we would approach the gate, which was guarded by soldiers holding bayoneted guns, and see how close we could get before a guy would appear from behind the shadow wall and chase us away. Nowadays when I see boys being mischievous, I sort of see myself in them and just can't get mad at them. :)
，心情立刻就愉快。 回到家乡，都是熟人，必须假装文质彬彬，有气不敢撒。 回到上海后，到社交媒体大放厥词，谁都不认识，随便逮着谁，相互之间破口大骂一通，对缓解心理压力特有帮助。