Welcome to Unbreaking News - for those wanting a break from the breaking kind.

The world seen from a slightly skewed, multiple perspective — past and present, abroad and at home, whether fun antics in faraway places or simple events in our backyard — reflecting a life lived (and diplomatic work done) in ten countries plus the United States, all delivered without panting or hype. Because, frankly, if it’s that urgent it can’t be important.

Of particular interest (perhaps) to those interested in the personal dimension of a diplomatic career but also suitable (I trust) for a general audience.

Will feature original Foreign Service-type stories, first-person recollections, random reflections, and the occasional critical assessment of a (probably) timely and (presumably) important issue, event or person. I might also beg, borrow or steal from others but give credit where credit is due.

Ezra Pound once said that literature is news that stays news. I’d be lucky if this effort is six of one and a half dozen of the other. I hope you enjoy

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