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Victory, From the Depths of the Ocean to the Heavens 26 Aug 2012 | 09:02 am
This month two things happened that I thought were important, but mostly because an interest was planted long ago. One was a success, the other was not - but both were victories. It was just after I...
The Space Between FNG and GMX 19 Aug 2012 | 03:27 pm
I have talked before about how transient the population is here. You are the FNG (Frigging New Guy) for only a few days before the next FNG walks through the door. At 2-3 months you become referred ...
آسف المتأنق، أنا لا أتكلم العربية (Sorry Dude, I Don't Speak Arabic) 12 Aug 2012 | 05:19 pm
I've been Kuwait now just a little under 5 1/2 months. When I had been in Germany about the same time I spoke and understood a lot of native-language. Granted, German was my first language and during ...
This Is A Tennis Ball... 10 Aug 2012 | 12:33 am
This is a tennis ball.... This is a tennis ball when you've been a Good Boy! Questions? 11190
Did You Hear the One About the Welshman, the Brit and the Yank ? 5 Aug 2012 | 02:37 pm
Seven items for the seventh day: A herd of camels has taken up residence near the highway that goes towards the base. A unique morning view but it has added to the danger of the morning drive becau...
Did You Hear the One About the Sheik, His Wives, and Ex-Wife? 29 Jul 2012 | 05:37 pm
In a few days, I will reach the five month mark for being here. It's hard to believe that I've been here that long already; there are instances when time passes so quickly and others when every minute...
Ramadan Mubarak, Inshallah! 22 Jul 2012 | 01:11 pm
Preface: I am by no means an expert on Islam and I would never claim to be. If you want more information about Ramadan or the faith, I suggest you checkout Wikipedia and/or the Cutest Blog on the We...
Be True to Your School 15 Jul 2012 | 01:05 pm
It is probably my nomadic upbringing and adult life that causes me to embrace wherever I happen to be living as my surrogate home. So, even though I am in an atmosphere and culture that is the polar ...
Imagination, Innovation, and Invention... Oh My! (and a Wee Bit of Architecture Too) 8 Jul 2012 | 06:42 pm
I have always been a fan of innovation and invention. I seek out things that entertain both my eyes and my mind, trying to look for the unusual and the new spin on an old problem. Over here, you have ...
What's In a Name? A Little of This a Little of That... 1 Jul 2012 | 08:43 pm
There are many theories on naming animals. Some people name them after other animals (i.e. Lassie, Rin-Tin-Tin, etc), some people name them after friends or family members, and still more name them a...
