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What’s the old saying? Being between a rock and a hard place?<\/p>\n

Or, Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right…<\/em><\/p>\n

My new digs, Chateau Stevo East, is on the 12th floor of a building in Dalang (that could mean big wolf, I’m not sure of the “lang” character) Longhua, part of Shenzhen, China. My wonderful employer thought the main Chateau Stevo was too far to commute from three days a week. Presto! Stevo has another apartment.<\/p>\n

It’s a little bare. A bed, desk, small table, two stools, an office chair, and a large fan are my associates. It’s two rooms, reasonably secure, and functional. The lack of AC and a shower (I have a bucket) are minor concerns.<\/p>\n

Back to the rock and the hard place, or the clowns and the jokers.<\/p>\n

\"Jokers<\/a>
Jokers to the right.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Out my window, to the east, is a church. Yes, a church. There are a few scattered around the mainland. It looks like a North American church, a big cross on top, gothicesque walls – I haven’t noticed any stained glass.<\/p>\n

\"Clowns<\/a>
Clowns to the left of me in Longhua, China<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Out my window to the north: The police academy. Last evening I listened to them playing the Chinese version of taps around 10 pm. (apologies for the poor photos – my camera is still in the shop and Mrs. Stevo’s leaves something to be desired.)<\/p>\n

A rock and a hard place.<\/p>\n

Everyone sing: Cops to the left of me, God to the right: Here I am, stuck in China with you. <\/em><\/p>\n

If there’s a tax office to the south or west I’m hemmed in by the things I despise about North America. This will be an adventure. Have camera, will travel: Yes, and you never know where you’ll find yourself.<\/p>\n

If you haven’t: Please VOTE STEVO!<\/strong><\/a>
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