Two of our ACS local staff retired this week. They had over 80 years of service between them. We had a big taco party for them at work – it was a bittersweet day for them. Our local staff are really the institutional knowledge of the Department of State overseas; while officers like me come and go, they are the glue that keeps sections held together.
With Ana Rosa and Adriana
ACS Group Shot
John is in full War College mode – reading and writing papers! He seems to be enjoying it.
Speaking of reading, we hosted book club at our house on Thursday. I admit to not reading the book (!) but I do enjoy hosting the group.
Yesterday morning we went to a brunch to welcome our new consular chief – it was a pretty morning outside and we enjoyed socializing a bit.
My computer has begun to give me fits. I’ve been on two different telephone sessions with Microsoft technicians today, all to no avail!
Here’s a shot of me with my great boss Pete and excellent local staffer Cesar at happy hour last week.
With Pete and Cesar