Looking out from my room on the 18th floor of the Diamond Hotel, Manila Bay was tranquil as far as I could see; traffic flowed along the tree-lined Roxas Boulevard; passenger “Jeepneys” competed with tricycles and taxis on the streets below and people didn’t seem to be bothered by the hot and sunny day. I […]
During our time in the Foreign Service we have been assigned in many of the capitals of the world. In each of these places we were provided a safe and secure place to live. We stayed two or three years at each location and became very familiar with what we could see from our window.
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He is one of those bigger-than-life characters you read about in books, see in action movies and on the evening news, with “Hero” connected to his name. He is the guy you want on your side if you are ever in a bad situation and pray he will never be your enemy! Who is this
The Embassy community liaison office planned a special shopping bus trip to some highly recommended furniture shops in Beijing. The trip was scheduled for Sunday, when we normally attend Church. Susan was in a dilemma. She was invited by her close friend and this was a chance to spend the day with her and go
Most people tend to be open and sociable as long as they like the attention you are giving them. If you inquire into a subject that is embarrassing or they don’t want to make public, they will tell you to mind your own business. What exactly is “my business?” I understand a desire for privacy.
