From the Halls of Montezuma . . .

In the Marine Hymn, the phrase “From the Halls of Montezuma…” refers to the Battle of Chapultepec, a fierce engagement between Mexican and American armies during the Mexican-American War in 1847. When that battle ended, the United States… Read the rest

The Language Barrier

When my husband retired from the Foreign Service and the United Nations, we decided to visit our children, Jeffrey and Leslie, who were attending the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. It didn’t take long before we fell… Read the rest

Obama's Election

It was very exhausting watching the elections for so many months. I’m glad it’s finally over and even happier with the results.

My husband, Richard, was a Foreign Service Officer with the Department of State for over twenty years,… Read the rest

A Most Remarkable Man

In a lifetime we will meet and get to know many interesting and fascinating people – if we are open to making new relationships. Occasionally we are introduced to a person who ratchets the bar up a notch. And… Read the rest