Family Meeting
Not long after the girls arrived we bought two chickens that look like they are made of Lenox china. They are a solid ivory color and are maybe 4 inches tall with fat bodies. Their necks are stretched forward and they look like they are having a conversation when they are placed facing each other.
Recently I found something on my desk with a note from Ping attached. Dear Duck, your two chickens are very happy. Your ji baos finally found Niu Bao. Welcome home! The girls had found an ox that was the exact same design and color and material as the two chickens. They placed the ox facing the chickens so there is now the appearance of a three way conversation among them.
These are our Chinese zodiac figures and they stand within the watchful eye of Ping's father's photo, next to which she keeps food available for him. In fact, she served one of the turkey wing tips to him on Thanksgiving, and lit some incense sticks that she stands in a bowl of uncooked rice while they burn. Fresh apples and nuts are always available nearby, as is a glass of wine. This is a Chinese traditional way of honoring deceased ancestors.
Recently I found something on my desk with a note from Ping attached. Dear Duck, your two chickens are very happy. Your ji baos finally found Niu Bao. Welcome home! The girls had found an ox that was the exact same design and color and material as the two chickens. They placed the ox facing the chickens so there is now the appearance of a three way conversation among them.
These are our Chinese zodiac figures and they stand within the watchful eye of Ping's father's photo, next to which she keeps food available for him. In fact, she served one of the turkey wing tips to him on Thanksgiving, and lit some incense sticks that she stands in a bowl of uncooked rice while they burn. Fresh apples and nuts are always available nearby, as is a glass of wine. This is a Chinese traditional way of honoring deceased ancestors.
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