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Personal Correspondence
To: HRH Princess Ao Cixi
From: HM Ao Jun, Dragon King of the Western Seas, Commander of the Armies of the Western Heavens
Re: Your Letter and accompanying gift
My dearest Xi-Xi,
I was so happy to find your letter in this morning’s mail. Your words warmed the waters of my day, knowing my Xi-Xi ‘s thoughts were with me. Thank you for the drawing of you, ( Read more... ) -
Condolence Letter
To: The parents of Staff Sergeant Lau Ming
From: Office of the Commander, Armies of the Western Heavens
Dear Sir and Madam,
We sincerely regret to inform you of the recent and unexpected death of your son, Staff Sergeant Lau Ming. You will be proud to know that he died bravely, happily fulfilling his duties as the Official Letter Opener to His Majesty ( Read more... ) -
Staff Request
To: Staffing
From: Office of the Commander, Armies of the Western Heavens
Re: Opening in position of secretary
Lieutenant;
This is a request for staffing to fill the newly vacant position of Second Senior Office Secretary for the palace office of the Commander of the Armies of the Western Heavens. The applicant must have a minimum rank of Sergeant, ( Read more... ) -
Birthday Felicitations!
To: His illustrious prince Ao Ping ( Read more... ) -
A Heartfelt Thank You
To the anonymous gift giver who left the pair of albino seahorses in my rooms; I do thank you, from the very bottom of my heart ( Read more... ) -
Kitchen God Festival Reading
Primary Hexagram #30: Li Radiance
Li "fire" rises above itself and doubles. It suggests a brightness that rises above, an openness and illumination. To be sustained, such a light needs continual and correct nourishment. In the soul, such sources of fuel can be found in support and inspiration; Li asks us to be a light that is put into service for ( Read more... ) -
Annual Dragon Boat Festival Official Invitation
Duanwujie Festival Invitation
You are cordially invited to celebrate the Duanwujie Festival at the Ao Family Pavilion. This year's dragon boat races look to be auspicious, with a number of the extended Ao Family planning to attend this yearly event. Come to the pavilion and celebrate Qu Yuan's watery death with the Ao!
Where: Ao Family Viewing ( Read more... ) -
Out of Office Notification
The Commander will be attending the conference "Don't Forget the Elephants: Rethinking the Use of Four-Legged Siege Weapons in the Modern Military" from Saturday, May 23rd through Monday, May 25th (for those not using the Western Calendar, please refer to your Celestial Calendar Calculator. The Commander is too busy to cater to everyone's ( Read more... ) -
Qinming Reading
Tomorrow is the festival of the tomb sweeping, the Day of Clear Brightness, Qingming. 清明節. On this day we honor out ancestors and welcome spring. The oracle speaks of new beginnings as well, sweeping out the old troubles and starting anew.
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