How to Vanquish A Hungry Chinese Zombie

Before I get to this week's feature, I just want to squeal about Bob Dylan being awarded the Nobel Prize. I don't care if there are folks who think he doesn't deserve it. I don't care if Mr. Dylan himself is or isn't that thrilled about it. I'm just happy. He is a poet, a cowboy, a true story-observer. Whee!

Okay, breathe. Back to business.

This week, I'm going to tell you about Chinese zombies. And about a particular twelve-year-old who had to vanquish one.

Chinese zombies, or jiang shi, are dr...