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“Back to your ranks, soldiers!” the General spits, his awards jingle with every step.

“YesSIR!” his troops reply.

I organize my toy soldiers by weapon type. Four crouch on one knee, their identical faces hide behind long machine guns that are supposed to be AK-47s, but my father insists... [ Read more. ] 
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Story Inspiration: The people-watching on China's cross-country trains

Real-Life Review: China's trains transport much of the country's 1.3 billion people, though fortunately not all at the same time... Read more. ]