https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Ruminations_by_Rene/ A collection of stories on various themes and subjects written by Rene Bushelle.hourly12000-01-01T12:00+00:00https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Ruminations_by_Rene/720405She knew Don was out of town and that I might be bored on a Saturday night. I felt somewhat adventurous as I drove to the party by myself, since it was in a section of Hong Kong on the Kowloon side that was unfamiliar to me. I had the distinct feeling of being out of my territory. This was an...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Ruminations_by_Rene/718322"Yeah. He wanted me to turn some tricks. He said a few customers had asked for me and were aggravated when he told them I was not available. Of course I told him I wouldn't do it, but then he said I didn't have any choice. He threatened me. He said he'd have some of his men work me over if I...https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Ruminations_by_Rene/718321"So he said you were coasting. You mean he..."https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/Ruminations_by_Rene/717399I scanned the bar area as Don and I entered Long Fai restaurant--the "in place" for the up and coming of Hong Kong society. My husband Don, manager of Marine Midland Bank in Hong Kong and I, a broadcast journalist, were attending a cocktail party for bank managers and their clients. As we...