(7/21/2015) The Chinese have been around a couple of thousand more years than the country that issued my passport. There is something like 40,000 characters in Mandarin Chinese. That’s a lot of complexity to convey to a simpler bunch. But bless the Chinese and their generosity of spirit because they give it a shot. Proudly translating everything in sight in an attempt to help. Some of it baffling, some informative, and some past poetic. All of it rewarding. Below are a few early favorites.