I light the fuse and disregard the fuss in mundane things

My way is a freeway to success as a thinker. I open my eyes to the beautiful sights and open my heart to good folks on earth. I am truly grateful to my student/friend who shows empathy with understanding and fairness. I can find exquisite joy in tackling what would be tedious fields of languages plus freaky economics. My effort may go unnoticed but I would keep doing my best. Every time I act in a way I know is right, I gain confidence as a lifelong student with exciting learning endeavor. Francis Shieh a.k.a. Xie Shihao. August 31, 2007

Act and React: Agree to Disagree with prayers

The following Pin Yin are written with my heartfelt sentiments as the record for my blog with spirituality ad infinitum.

Yin mou gui ji. (Strategic silence)
Duo duo bi ren.(Pressure a person)
Jian ku pu su (Spartan living)
Long teng hu yue. (Whirlwind Dragon and Jumping Tiger)

I dedicate the above to those who understand and those who wish to learn the Pin Yin system of romanization for understanding the Chinese culture!

Xie Shihao a.k.a. Francis Shieh. August 30, 2007

Zhuangzi's philosophy and Xiefucius,lifelong student of Economics

Transcendentalism from Zhuangzi: A philosophy holding that ultimate reality is unknowable or asserting the primacy of the spiritual over the material and empirical.

Economics from Xiefucius: The ultimate test of economic success is the contribution which economic activity has made to the goal of human happiness. That is my purpose of life as a longlong student of Economics since 1943 in Shanghai's St. John's University. Xie Shihao a.k.a. Francis Shieh. August 30, 2007 at Andrews AFB Library.

Family members are assets to manage my assets

Leave wiggle room. I'll be changing my mind frequently. My kindness can be turned around to become greatest strength when I have the proper attitude. It is obvious that I am seeing the talents of my offspring. I am looking at the problem that can be solved by love as the remedy. Fuel my desire so I have the gumption. The essential ingredient in my relationship is a high level of communication. For me to perpetuate and protect what I have, I must know what the other folks are thinking. I should know that driving myself unusually hard and others might not be able to go at the same intensity. Slow but sure and things will work out nicely in due course of time with understanding and love of the same family. Francis Shieh a.k.a. Xie Shihao. Thursday, August 30, 2007 at 4.55 a.m.

Washington Post,Aug.29,07 page A17

"The Federal Reserve allegedly held short-term interest rates too low for too long. From late 2001 to late 2004, the overnight Federal funds rate ws 2% or less. Credit was supposedly too easy.
The Chinese funneled huge export export surpluses mostly in dollars into US Treasury bonds. That kept long term interst rates low even after the Fed began raising short-term rates in 2004. China's foreign exdhange reserve, now exceed $1,3 trillion.
Mistakes and misdeeds do not occur in a vacuum. The ultimate culprit may be irrational exuberance." My comment: Life style of Americans must be noted! To get rich in a jiffy? US-China/Sino-US economic relations must be understood and not to be misunderstood. Francis Shieh on Wednesday, August 29, 2007.

I can spot someone's attitude as an octogenarian

Economics is a study to be connected with everything especially lifestyle of human as I see it. Such leverage turns and turns apropos of willpower, discipline and drive. I shall continue to grow up, a courageous way to live. It requires me to be honest, face realities with moxie as a lifelong student of human behavior. I may be motivated by vigorous and positive ideas in my mind. I shall bring sunshine into others to be reflected by my own positive bright scenes wih cheer. If I lose a penny,it may be considered as a donation to others who would need such penny. Such thought sounds weird but life is a judgment of our own thoughts. I started teaching in 1945 and teaching is learning twice. Learning is fun with dedication. Spirituality is essential for my way of life. Material possessions are ephemeral and transitory but ideas will last forever to posterity. We are bound to leave this mundane world when we become centenarians or more years? Who knows? Thank you for reading the words from Xiefucius. Xie Shihao,the evergreen teacher a.k.a. Francis Shieh. August 29, 2007

Cultural encounter in Chinese official romanization

1. Ji ren li xia.(the realistic situation.)
2. Ren wei yan qing. (the sender has no clout.)
3. Ju yi fan san.(from one to detect the rest from the square i.e. encore with reiteration.)
4. Ye luo gui gen.(home is where the heart is!)

Dedicated to those who understand and those who would learn the Pin Yin for understanding. Thanks for reading the Chinese idiomatic expressions.

Xie Shihao a.k.a. Francis Shieh. August 28, 2007