November 2022
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How do diplomats and other folks working in embassies get mail? It’s Christmastime, so our thoughts turn to brown paper packages tied up with string. Here’s a quick rundown of…
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A Foreign Service lesson we’re learning: in this life, you cast away mostly everything you rely on, everything which gives your life comfort and regularity, then you slowly get it…
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We write fancy blog titles to prove it. (We’re better from recent illness – thanks for all the well wishes.) Nobody parties as often as diplomats. In the month we’ve…
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I wish it was all sunshine and rainbows, but we’ve had a rough start. The people here have been kind and thoughtful. I’m thrilled about my job. The kids love…
