Ephemera

Stuff i want to say but i cant say anywhere else: will you bear it, dear interlocutors? Having your dog wear one of those plastic cones meant to keep her from licking herself is like having a guest at a dinner party who insists on keeping an umbrella open in your living room and dining … Continue reading Ephemera

Winning the Peace (Ch. 3) Redux

Past being prologue, it is not likely that either the Department of State or CIA is going to beat back the onslaught of Salafism. The intent here is to provide leadership with a notion of the type of Foreign Area Officer (FAO) required to develop and implement strategy. The current “strategy,” whatever it may be, … Continue reading Winning the Peace (Ch. 3) Redux

Home Cooking

She is more than just another pretty face.