Blog posts

2023

Why is geology sometimes said not to be a science?

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I recently came down with a severe flu. One night, lying in bed with a fever, drifting in and out of sleep, I dreamt that a journal reviewer was fiercely criticizing the discussion section of one of my manuscripts, stating “too many untenable postulations used”.

2021

Hometown Delicacies

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My hometown (Anqiu City) is known for its abundance of delicious food, many of which are closely tied to meat and alcohol—a reflection of the bold and hearty style of “drinking in big bowls and eating meat in big bites”. Speaking of meat and alcohol, the most famous delicacies come from Jingzhi, a small town under the jurisdiction of Anqiu City, Weifang, Shandong Province. Jingzhi is renowned for four specialty foods: Zhipan Roasted Pork, Jingzhi Stir-fried Pork, Jingzhi Three-layer Pancake, and Jingyangchun Liquor.

2020

2019

Symphony No. 2 (Mahler): IV. “Urlicht”

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Like many others, I often find myself caught in inner turmoil, searching through introspection and reflection for a path to happiness in the secular world.

2018

2016

Imagine - John Lennon

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This song, written by John Lennon, conveys an idealistic vision that transcends national borders, religion, and material possessions. I would like to call it “the Blue Danube of secular songs.”