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.

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.

I first met Jim Hayes 25 years ago when I was his supervisor at Brooks Air Force Base in Texas. He loved new technology and eagerly shared his knowledge with some of us who were less enthusiastic. His generosity and patience are two of the main reasons I work in the computer support field today.