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Friday was hectic in the office; Lorrie set up a commercial account with one on the international air carriers to get the 40 employees to Africa on Monday. All of them were flying out Sunday afternoon and would not arrive … Continue reading →

While I was waiting on Kelly my cell rang. “I assume you are going to or are in Rochester; my lead man there had to come home three weeks ago, they just found out his wife has cancer and the … Continue reading →

There was silence; a long silence, then smiles, and then an outburst. “THAT SETTLES IT! I am resigning too. I want to stay home with the boys and do my part here,” Jenny said. The discussion lasted another hour and … Continue reading →

I drove from the Pentagon to the island; Vicky was hitting me with one question after another. She did not understand all the military jargon that went on at the table with the Generals. We were on the Bay Bridge … Continue reading →

Vicky and I were in the House National Security Committee meeting room at 10 on Wednesday. The room was filled with the House security members; the same eight that were in the joint Senate room on Monday plus Eric, Frank … Continue reading →

With Tuesday off I spent the day at the office and just looking at things. I walked over to the Horsey house to inspect the addition there. The three story addition was now closed up to the weather, the exterior … Continue reading →

Lunch was great, after lunch back in the committee room there were eight house members who I recognized as from the house intelligence committee that I was to address Wednesday and Thursday. This afternoon’s session had turned into a joint … Continue reading →

Monday morning, Vicky and I were crossing the Bay Bridge to Washington in a new armored Suburban. This one was to be mine from now on; it had the hidden light package and the works, including heavy dark tinting on … Continue reading →

The lines were gone at the customs check-in; I put all my bags on the counter. “Ambassador, do you have anything to declare, did you buy any antiques, weapons, gold, silver, or jewelry?” “No sir, I have nothing to declare. … Continue reading →

I slept like a rock until 6, then dressed and finished packing. I could smell breakfast cooking as I made my way to the kitchen. A big old mug of the hot marine coffee finished off breakfast. I was sending … Continue reading →