Hi!

 I'm still in China. Lots going on. Will I talk about it? Maybe ...

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Doug Holland said…
Oh yay! I'm glad you're still out there!

You were always awesome, and it's excellent that you're still not many 'alive' like so many are but *writing* -- and in China, wow. Consider yourself hugged, and please do tell us about "lots going on." :)
September 30, 2022 at 12:38 PM
Gloria said…
Doug, baby!!!!!! I miss the old 'zine days. LOVED Pathetic Life sooooooo much!!!!!

I wrote this column about your 'zine!!!!

http://www.fortwaynereader.com/story.php?uid=673

All right, I'll write some posts about China. This page seems to be getting quite a few views for some reason.

Very glad you are still out there too! Thanks for the hug--here's one back out to you!!!
September 30, 2022 at 10:36 PM
Doug Holland said…
I wasn't fishing for complements or hugs, but they're always better than a kick in the head. Your article sure made me smile. Thanks for remembering... and I do wonder what ever happened to Hairy.

Also I love "Buenos Diaz" -- snappy title.

I'm gonna put your blog into my regular surf cycle and re-read your old entries, cuz they're *good*, Gloria. Looking forward to anything new too, when you have the time. Peace over and out, as the kids say these days.
October 1, 2022 at 1:52 PM
Gloria said…
Doug!!!!!!!

Lots of material on EdgeofGloria, so I think you'll laugh, you'll cry, and wonder what the hell is going on!!!!! LOL!

I'm glad you enjoyed my column on Pathetic Life. I miss the 90s.

If you want to know about my Chinese adventures, check this out:

https://nowaylaowaihome.wpcomstaging.com/

And I am on YouTube: Nowaylaowai

I don't post so much on EdgeofGloria, but I have been checking out the stats, and SOMEONE must be reading it...I can't believe some of the numbers of post views! I don't think I'm so "edgy" anymore, and I think I'm not as angry anymore, but I'm sure glad you came across my blog and reached out!!!!
October 1, 2022 at 10:23 PM
Doug Holland said…
You're as edgy as you choose to be. :)

Thanks for the links to where you really are, and I just learned how to ride the Chinese subway from your YouTube page. Made me want some kung pow chicken. I wouldn't have the app to snap a picture of the QR code, though. I'm not a smart phone guy.

In exchange for your helpful links, here's me briefly talking about you a few days ago. https://www.itsdougholland.com/2022/09/is-that-all-it-takes-to-make-myself-ass.html

Doug
October 2, 2022 at 1:15 PM
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