Megan Shank is an editor, writer and translator living in Shanghai, China.
Note: It’s lovely the American culture that we get over here. Full story below.
Condoms Are Named for Clinton, Lewinsky Wed Sep 21, 7:00 AM ET
A rubber company in China has begun marketing condoms under the brand names Clinton and Lewinsky, apparently seeking to exploit the White House affair that led to the impeachment of America’s [...]
In determining whose path we most admire, we may rediscover our own bearings and reconnect with our own journey’s purpose. Take a walk in the lotus-sized shoes of women from ancient Chinese folklore and experience their voyages.
Space Exploration
When the Shenzhou 5 successfully entered orbit 343 km above Earth, astronaut Yang Liwei took a great step [...]
Oh mooncake, you glorious fig newton for the brave. Stuffed with fig, apricot, red bean, yellow raisin, pistachio or goose egg how I love you. I love you. I love you. You incite in me a hunger nothing else has ever inspired. Sweet mooncake, with your pleasing round shape, your carefully crafted sonnets of cheer [...]
When I peeled back the pink wrapping paper of a gift bag that the school I am working for gave me for Teacher’s Day, which is a national holiday in China, I nearly squealed with glee.
Japanese hair products! Oishi oishi!
Just the day before, I had experienced yet another hopeless Chinese debate about the Japanese. This [...]
I wrote this short story in May 2003 and have just recently taken it out to polish up again.
Pinball
By Megan Shank
You first met her here, by the pinball machine. She wore slouch socks, Keds sneakers and ooh-baby shorts that showed off her softball thighs. She shoved her hips into the machine, bit her lip and [...]
Two girls june bug young and free hopped in a green four door and escaped Easter on the journey South. They had provisions — baked beans, marshmellows, Fat Tire ale, a carton of Camel Reds and a slightly moldy tent, and the weather was just fine.
Today’s story centers around their time in New Orleans and [...]