Military service matters. Every Memorial Day, Americans honor those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The men and women who have served in the armed forces are greeted with the expression: “Thank you for your service.” Civilian public servants don’t get the same recognition. During my career with New York State government, I…
Embassy Kid: How American Diplomats Celebrate Thanksgiving
For the first time, my husband and I did not have turkey for our Thanksgiving meal, choosing instead butter-soft filet mignon for our dinner-for-two this year. However, tradition is much on my mind. As US embassies, foreign service families, and ex-pats of all kinds celebrate America’s national holiday abroad, the events of the day are…
Memoir Monday: ”I am from Kyiv.”
We stand with the brave people of Ukraine, as President Kennedy with the people of Berlin in 1963.
Venezuelan Diplomacy, Part II
Wednesday's opposition rally against Venezuelan President Maduro (and pro American-supported activist Guaidó) marked the 61st anniversary of the overthrow of Venezuelan president Perez Jimenez. I have recreated the events of that day in 1958.