EMBASSY CABLE: 2025 in Pictures

As 2025 moves into the rear view mirror, here’s a look at some of the highlights of the past year. I became a published author when EMBASSY KID: AN AMERICAN FOREIGN SERVICE FAMILY MEMOIR came out in April. What a thrill it was to collaborate with my painter husband in our book and art launch…

Strengthening Through Rest

Progress doesn’t happen during the workout, it happens in recovery. Next time you schedule a rest day, instead of a day off, call it a performance enhancer. Check out the article by Angie Ferguson. On Sundays, I take a break from jogging, lifting weights, and water exercise, lolling about in my pj’s until it’s really…

A visit to Memory Care

It’s #familyfriday on my calendar, so here’s a moment from yesterday’s visit to memory care with our rescue Lab and therapy dog, Kumba. His super power is calmness, so I took my cue from Kumba when the mostly nonverbal Charles reached over and began stroking him. Kumba just stayed put, leaning into the moment as…