I actually am quite fond of the opening poem @d-pend. Rather inviting... great opening for the outpouring of straight forward blogging. It wouldn't be as fun following you if you had to explain every post like this, but its up to you.

Your family seems pretty cool. I enjoyed staying with my parents for a few weeks in the summer. Give me a call when you are in China. If you get a vacation feel free to come over for a couple days.