In a time where strict adherence to protocol was the norm in the Qing Dynasty, Lady Yan, the …
Mikel Davis
Mikel Davis
Mikel serves as editor and sometime writer for Nspirement. He’s willing to tackle any assignment, really, but prefers editing. Writing can take you anywhere and is a little unpredictable (or maybe it’s just his writing). Take this bio for instance. When he started writing, the goal was clear: make it fun and interesting. “Interesting” is no problem. He’s worked on a farm, owned a bakery and worked in healthcare. He’s lived on the Navajo reservation in Arizona as well as in Vienna, Austria. And boy, has he traveled! He’s been to Italy and France, Spain and Portugal, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan. He loves foreign cultures and foreign places. He’s interested in renewable energy and dreams of buying an electric vehicle some day when there are more charging stations around. He cares about his work and hopes it can impact others so they have a better life, or at least a better day. But “fun”? Does the liberal use of parenthetical phrases count as fun? (Say “yes” or else he might start typing a “Dad” joke!)
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Chinese CultureFeatured
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Emperor Tang Taizong: A Legacy of Seeking Talent in Ancient China
by Mikel DavisEmperor Tang Taizong, renowned for establishing one of the most formidable empires in history, owes much of his …
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During the reign of Emperor Wen of Han, Deng Tong was a highly favored courtier due to his …
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Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-Hsien, hailed by The New York Times as “Taiwan’s Greatest Filmmaker,” received the Lifetime Achievement …
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Traditional Chinese is made up of characters that are like building blocks. However, a simple inversion of these …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Guiding Integrity: The Upright and Honest Advisors of Ancient China
by Mikel DavisIn ancient China’s history, wisdom and integrity were paramount virtues. Rulers often sought counsel when faced with perplexing …
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In 964, Emperor Taizu of Song quelled the Southern Tang and was poised to continue his conquest by …
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The idyllic notion of a stateless utopia where the old have care, the young have growth, and the …
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There’s a saying: “Medicine nourishes less than food, and food nourishes less than sleep.” Indeed, it can be …
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Everyone aspires to be healthy, but often, the vitality of youth masks the importance of exercises and health …