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Taxicab Confessions

When I walked outside into the frigid Canadian air, I saw a slender, brown-skinned man leaning against a taxi.
“Did you order a cab, sir?” he asked.
“Yes, I did,” I said.
He grabbed my bags and tossed them into the back of the van. I quickly slid into the van’s passenger seat to get out of the [...]

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Summer Vacation 2009

When summer rolls around it’s time for family vacations. My wife, K, and I have written about our ordeal…I mean vacation. K’s accounts are in regular type and mine are italicized.
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A vacation at the beach. It sounded like the perfect antidote to a stressful spring. I spent hours – first badgering Mocha [...]

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36 Hours in Dubai

After leaving Iraq, my colleagues and I had 36 hours to spend in Dubai and here is what we did:
Wednesday, 12 p.m.
1) FIRST IMPRESSIONS
A driver was waiting to pick us up at the Dubai International Airport. His name was Raj and he had emigrated from India to work in Dubai. This booming city is full [...]

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Another Day in Baghdad

The temperature has been surprisingly pleasant in Baghdad. It still gets hot during the day, but the highs are in the low 100s rather than the mid-100s. The mornings are the best time because the weather is cool and breezy. The only problem is that the breeze stirs up the dust and causes it to [...]

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A Special Thank You to The Troops Serving in Iraq

I would like to take a moment to thank our brave troops who serve and protect the United States of America.
Since I’ve been in Iraq, I’ve had the opportunity to talk to a few soldiers and marines and to see them in action. Many of these troops are 18 or 19 year old kids who [...]

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Back in Baghdad – An Experience in the “Red Zone”

We finally made it out of Al Asad. With sandstorms and plane delays, it’s very difficult to move around the country.
When we arrived at Baghdad International Airport (formerly Saddam International Airport), security guards escorted us to a bus that was waiting to take us to headquarters. A couple of guys from our party decided to [...]

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Heading to Western Iraq to Visit Al Asad

I have been in Iraq for several days and I’m starting to get over my jet lag. I encountered another problem, though – aching feet. I wore a pair of dress shoes which were not the best choice for desert terrain. I quickly ditched them and purchased a pair of comfortable boots. My feet feel [...]