Life and Work in the U. A discussion of the relationship of the Foreign Service and the Department of State to other agencies, and to the combatant commands. An expanded analysis of hiring procedures. A fresh examination of the changing nature and demographics of the Foreign Service.

A recovering lawyer roaming the globe. Sunday, December 22, 2013. On the road again . Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Moving on - home leave and training. Sunday, May 12, 2013. I said my bittersweet goodbyes to Singapore - there are so many wonderful things and people there that I will miss - and I reluctantly packed my stuff and shu.

So You Wanna Join the FS? Saturday, July 8, 2017. Reftel, septel, n. These are both ways of referring in one cable to information discussed in mo.

I finally get it man. I mean, like I finally get it. You know, that signature style and look that marks us, shapes us, makes us happy every day . Like jeans and tees, with pearls and boots . Right? Yes, I admitted that. Say it again, big hair.

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Sticking My Neck Out for America. Posted by KG in Uncategorized. Everything else seems so utterly secondary as to be laughable. And that includes a trans-continental move. First, the tough part, death. This year I lost three people I count as friends, and who left this life tragically young. And one to an accident.

I know I fell off the blogging wagon. I have been so touched by how many people have commented on my disappearance, and feel that I should explain myself. First though, I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to read my useless ramblings. Invited me over for a delicious dinner. It was an all round pleasant birthday. To Mom, with all my love.

Better Days in the Big Durian. Who are you and what are you doing here? February 19, 2018. Trying to Pray in Bali. I nodded as best I could, my chin lapping into the water.