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Fun at the Farm

We decided to spice up Labor Day 2014 with a little trip to the countryside. We had intended for it to be a family trip, but Nick had to bow out at the last minute because the hot water heater was leaking. So it ended up just being Nia and I. After doing a bit of research we went with...

The Tale of the Coffee Table

Once upon a time there was a coffee table (originally owned by a beautiful, blonde-haired lady). In its day this table was the center of girl chats, group board games and many a memorable dinner party. Sadly, it got abandoned to a warehouse when the beautiful, blonde-haired lady married...

The Diplomatic Community Steps Up Once Again

It was about this time last month that I found myself in a bit of a conundrum. We were in the process of setting our new apartment up and it was very obvious that there was no room for my beloved custom-designed chaise lounge from the Philippines. I was heartbroken. I resigned myself to...

Foreign Service Institute Courses: From Student to Teacher

An Overview of Foreign Service Institute Courses The Foreign Service Institute is a sprawling complex located in Arlington, VA where Diplomats go to school. It is here that they may enroll in over 600 different Foreign Service Institute courses in leadership, job-specific training, area...