I grew up saying the Pledge of Allegiance. My version included “under God” which was added in 1954. As a kid, I never knew it any other way, so I thought […]
One Nation Under God
Which State Would That Be?
A remarkably diverse trio of public servants at the ready. I will reach out through the internet and bop you on the nose, if you thank me for my service. Mrs. […]
Art in America
Took a walk the other day. Searching for seeds of optimism. Not surprisingly, I found some within a few blocks. Tucked away in artwork displayed on the curb. Found these outside a […]
Safety-Saurus
Safety in America as a thing. I’m trying to decide if it is a great thing. Living for several years in an environment where one is searched on every entrance to […]
I Smell Greatness
I was going to offer some travel tips this week, but then I realized that I’m taking home leave and there should be lots of other things to write about. Home […]
Reprogramming
I’ve been home on leave. We’re required to take time in the US in between assignments. I guess to remind us how great America is and to prevent us from thinking about […]
The Donut Shop
A few evenings ago, I went to a wine tasting hosted by a group called Internations.org which is an expat group with chapters around the world. People sponsor events and often you […]
What’s up with the Donald?
Let me start off by saying that I don’t really want to be too political here. I don’t really want a lot of shrill shout downs or shout outs about your preferred […]
America: Head and Shoulders Above the Rest
Secret Asian Man returned to North America for a brief time recently for work and pleasure. It was so refreshing to walk in cities with only limited amounts of trash in the […]
Secret Asian Man 