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Today is my first day at the State Department.

More to follow.

I have four days left on the West Coast. I have been so ridiculously busy, and had the honor of presiding over the wedding of one of my soldiers this weekend which has taken up a great deal of my "catch up with friends and family" time but was entirely worth it. Tonight I had Vietnamese food with Susannah and an old friend of hers and her fantastic ( Read more... )

When I was a child, I was surrounded by Rudyard Kipling. There was a copy of "If" hanging on my wall since before I could read ("If a man can keep his head when all those about him are losing theirs and blaming it on him...."), The Jungle Book was a staple (the book, not the film), and, of course, Riki Tiki Tavi was one of my absolute favorite ( Read more... )

My first day as a diplomat is 15 September ( Read more... )

Dear Federal Express,
Go. Fuck. Yourself.

sincerely,
Me

EDIT:
Okay, FedEx. You are off the hook. But sensitive government paperwork left under the doormat? You must be fucking kidding.

Today one of my soldiers had an "accidental discharge (no, not that sort)" with his M14. It was about ten inches away from my right ear, which is already seriously damaged from SWAT and later, the Sangin Valley guns. Thankfully it was a blank cartridge and there is no hole in my head. Tomorrow morning he is being disciplined without anger, but ( Read more... )

My upper right arm is still electric and throbbing from my latest tattoo. It is the finishing touches of my only military tattoo, which runs from the bend of my arm and up to the top of my shoulder-black, wet, and fierce. I fucking love to scare hippies with it ( Read more... )

I can hardly wait for my mind to shut the fuck up so I can finally go to sleep.

I have no patience for thieves, cowards, and those who would provide comfort for themselves at the expense of others.

Meh. Bunnies will cheer me up.

If I am up before the sun rises, then shouldn't I win something from the sun? Like decide that morning won't start until fucking noon?
Please?
Anyone?