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Interested in international relations, history, travel, literature, and music. Post reflect my own views.

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Beautiful day in sunny Florida. Nice to be home for a short visit.

10.01.2026 16:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This past year has been unlike any other.

In the face of layoffs, budget cuts, and uncertainty, our community has stood firmโ€”challenging reckless policies that threaten to undermine the Foreign Service and diminish Americaโ€™s global leadership.

24.05.2025 14:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 170    ๐Ÿ” 29    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Thank you, Senator, for acknowledging the contributions of the Foreign Service.

26.05.2025 14:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

On this Memorial Day, I am humbled and grateful to the men and women in uniform who sacrificed their lives in service to the United States of America. Let us be worthy of their service to our nation.

26.05.2025 14:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Not-So-Secret Society Whose Members Run State A group named after Benjamin Franklin is attracting scrutiny, and suspicion, as its members gain top diplomatic slots.

NEW COLUMN: US diplomats are suspicious of a relatively new conservative organization whose members are getting top State Department jobs. I talked to the groupโ€™s founders about their aims: www.politico.com/news/magazin...

24.05.2025 20:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 80    ๐Ÿ” 49    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

I tried to watch Etoile on Amazon. Zut alors! The yelling and histrionics. Gave me a headache. Really bad writing. None of the characters are remotely appealing. Horrors of horrors for the NYC people to be told they are to be sent to (gasps): Paris!

21.05.2025 16:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We hosted a very shagadelic Austin Powers movie nite in Kampala this evening.

10.05.2025 21:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I watched โ€œNonnasโ€ on Netflix last night. It tried hard, itโ€™s a feel good movie, but I think it made a mistake by having two story arcs with the Vince Vaughn character and then the four Nonnas. Anyways, it wasnโ€™t awful.

10.05.2025 11:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Liz likes the new pope.

10.05.2025 11:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great, another airport to avoid.

06.05.2025 07:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Seriously I will avoid flying in to DCA if possible.

04.05.2025 06:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tom, you should try...just kidding.

02.05.2025 06:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Today is Foreign Service Day, a day to recognize and celebrate the service of current and retired members of the U.S. Foreign Service. Thank you for your dedicated service and sacrifices. And yes, I know it's now called Foreign Affairs Day. #USForeignService #ForeignAffairsDay

02.05.2025 06:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Watched In the Land of Saints and Sinners and really enjoyed it. Great screenplay and cinematography and a strong performance by Liam Neeson.

28.04.2025 03:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I am not a religious person but I am sorry to hear the news about Pope Francis. He seemed like a kind person. I will leave the timing of his death to others.

21.04.2025 09:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A little more than halfway through reading George Shultzโ€™s memoirs. What a statesman and gentleman!

19.04.2025 15:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Just a reminder that President Reagan often wore a tan suit, and no one melted down over it.

05.04.2025 11:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Love the album and the song. My science partner who was the coolest kid in school turned me on to Devo in 1978 (and the Talking Heads as well.) Changed my life!

03.04.2025 12:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Well this is sad news. I really liked him as an actor. RIP.

02.04.2025 05:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I came here for the Trading Places memes and was not disappointed.

28.03.2025 07:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Thailand just hit by a very large (7.7) #earthquake at 1.26pm local time, origin Myanmar. Felt right across the country. Water in high-rise hotel pools sloshing down buildings, and the big Mahanakorn building downtown (if you know it) seen swaying back and forth. Too early for damage reports.

28.03.2025 06:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 229    ๐Ÿ” 130    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 35

How come on TV the cops and detectives yell โ€œโ€Police, freeze!โ€ when they are like 50 yards from the suspect, thus enabling the suspectโ€™s escape? No one talks about this.

27.03.2025 16:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think every US citizen should have a passport. Even if you have no immediate plans to travel.

27.03.2025 16:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Of course now I discover that the series was canceled, there will be no season 2. Bummer.

26.03.2025 13:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Is anyone else watching The Residence on Netflix? Some of the characters are way over the top with histrionics, but Uzo Aduba is great as Cordelia Cupp. I like Randall Park as Edwin Park, who sort of plays the Watson foil.

26.03.2025 13:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wow, fun fact! I saw this as a kid and even then I didn't see how having Joe come back to life but without any of his knowledge or memories of his previous life as Joe was justice. Stupid overzealous guardian angel.

21.03.2025 09:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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China Faces PR Challenge in Zambia An acidic waste spill from a Chinese-owned copper mine has contaminated the countryโ€™s most important waterway.

A massive acid spill at a Chinese-run mine in Zambia has contaminated the Kafue River, the countryโ€™s most important waterway.

20.03.2025 23:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I started watching Lockwood & Co. on Netflix and it's pretty good. At first glace may seem more of a young adult series, but it's well-done, acting is good, great story line. So suitable for grups.

20.03.2025 07:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜We couldnโ€™t wait any longerโ€™: Edesia Nutrition lays off 10 percent of staff amid federal funding delays - The Boston Globe The North Kingstown nonprofit relies heavily on US Agency for International Development funding to feed malnourished children in 25 countries.

Edesia Nutrition, a North Kingstown, R.I.-based nonprofit that works to feed malnourished children around the world, has laid off 10 percent of its approximately 150 total employees due to a lack of government funding, the organization said.

18.03.2025 15:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Beware the Ides of March!

15.03.2025 04:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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