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Some Work of Noble Note: November 2013

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Some Work of Noble Note. Come, my friends, 'tis not too late to seek a newer world. Monday, November 25, 2013. TDY in the Abode of Peace: Epilogue/Mt. Kinabalu. I pretty much forgot this month that I have a blog and that I never wrote about the best part of the Brunei trip! November turned out to much busier than expected, with two trips to Shaoxing and one visit to the embassy in Beijing. Oh, and church activities and Thanksgiving happenings and the Marine Corps Ball. Whew! Groups of hikers from Austral...

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Some Work of Noble Note: September 2013

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Some Work of Noble Note. Come, my friends, 'tis not too late to seek a newer world. Monday, September 9, 2013. Mini A-100 reunion in Chengdu. Somehow, during 2.5 years of living in Yunnan, I never once ventured into Sichuan. Chengdu seems to be all about food, culture, and pandas, so we went forth with a list to conquer. First up, food:. Sichuan hot pot; Mapo Tofu. Delicious as it is, you can't eat spicy food all the time. Chengdu is also home to a delightful Swedish cafe called Kaffestugan. Disclaimer: ...

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Some Work of Noble Note: September 2014

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Some Work of Noble Note. Come, my friends, 'tis not too late to seek a newer world. Thursday, September 18, 2014. From the Compound to the Camp (or, the most acronyms ever used in a post). Never turn down a chance to learn something more about the world outside Kabul. A squad leader shared with the general that her team had increased their efficiency to recover 95% of the material from a standard tent-like building. The general affirmed her squad's efforts and emphasized that every government entity ...

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Some Work of Noble Note: June 2014

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Some Work of Noble Note. Come, my friends, 'tis not too late to seek a newer world. Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Numbering the hours; hurling towards the future. It was always going to be temporary.". About pre-grievers and post-grievers explained it all. I'm enjoying the moment right up until leaving, and then after it's all over, BAM, grief hits. By the way, packing out your belongings is way more stressful in a foreign language. Moving is not getting any easier, which is a big issue for a long-term career,...

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Some Work of Noble Note: December 2013

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Some Work of Noble Note. Come, my friends, 'tis not too late to seek a newer world. Thursday, December 5, 2013. And the next post is. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Disclaimer: This is a personal blog, not the official opinion or position of the Department of State. And the next post is. A tiny yet tremendous dream come true. Safe and Sound on a Compound. Flag Day (wait wait it's over? Wear the Fox Hat".Becky's life in the Foreign Service. A Curmudgeon Abroad (aka Sponge Bear/Kaminoge 物語).

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Some Work of Noble Note: August 2013

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Some Work of Noble Note. Come, my friends, 'tis not too late to seek a newer world. Monday, August 26, 2013. Waving the flag in Anhui Province. Our first stop was a brand-new urban planning museum. Apparently not just Shanghai can do this; 3rd and 4th tier cities are in the game too. And not to be outdone, Ma'anshan's model came with a sleek video on a multi-story screen:. Factory visits also seem to be obligatory for outreach trips. This visit took us to Ma Steel group's giant steel rolling factory&...

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Some Work of Noble Note: Numbering the hours; hurling towards the future

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Some Work of Noble Note. Come, my friends, 'tis not too late to seek a newer world. Tuesday, June 17, 2014. Numbering the hours; hurling towards the future. It was always going to be temporary.". About pre-grievers and post-grievers explained it all. I'm enjoying the moment right up until leaving, and then after it's all over, BAM, grief hits. By the way, packing out your belongings is way more stressful in a foreign language. Moving is not getting any easier, which is a big issue for a long-term career,...

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Some Work of Noble Note: In Memory of Those who Went Before

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Some Work of Noble Note. Come, my friends, 'tis not too late to seek a newer world. Tuesday, November 25, 2014. In Memory of Those who Went Before. In his graveside eulogy, my uncle quoted Tom Brokaw on The Greatest Generation: "They may walk with a little less spring in their step, and their ranks are growing thin, but let us never forget - when they were young, they saved our world.". All I know is, there's important work to be done here in Afghanistan and I'm glad to be here at this time. With the ret...

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Some Work of Noble Note: Safe and Sound on a Compound

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Some Work of Noble Note. Come, my friends, 'tis not too late to seek a newer world. Wednesday, August 20, 2014. Safe and Sound on a Compound. This was the scene the day my UAB arrived - chaos! Things are a little more orderly now. Some little touches - favorite family photos, knick knacks, and a little scenic America magnet collection above my kettle and mugs (metal walls). It's pretty different from the lovely apartment tower in Shanghai. Just the basics. But it's all one really needs. Safe and Sound on...

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Some Work of Noble Note: Renewal in the Desert

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Some Work of Noble Note. Come, my friends, 'tis not too late to seek a newer world. Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Renewal in the Desert. Who doesn't love a good road trip? The kind with wide open spaces, towering scenery, and a collection of good stories at the end? I was lucky enough to do that with a best friend from childhood last month. Hiking along the Rio Grande in Big Bend as a thunderstorm approached. So many kinds of cacti, and all more colorful than I'd expected. Right before this trip I'd gotten s...