Monday, October 27, 2003 Explosions have been rocking this place last night and this morning, reminding me of the dangers that lurk beyond the green zone, also reminding me of our vulnerability within the zone. Hearing the stories of several friends

Sunday, October 26, 2003 My phone rang early this morning, way before daybreak, alarmingly waking me from a sound sleep. It was one of our interpreters, informing me that the Rasheed Hotel had been attacked again, but she was all right. Visions of t

Friday, October 24, 2003 The morning breaks, another day begins far from home thousands of miles away from everything I knew before. My mind quickly reviews the events of the past nine months and I realize that I will never be the same. I am sure wi

The Chief wanted all of you to know that he has met with 5 of the generals that have been released. He said it was like greeting long lost brothers, full of hugs and tears. He will be meeting with a 6th general in his home, seeing him, his wife and h

Update: Well, it didn't run. Weird considering if you go to their website they have linked to the toy drive. We'll try to find out what happened. Update II: It will air Monday night! Same time. They did this to avoid cutting out any of the piece. If

I haven't written much in a while, but I found the following interesting, please give it a gander. Ilsa of Short Woman, writes about Iraqi reconstruction. She has done her research and brings out some things about banking in that part of the world

Sunday, October 19, 2003 To all reading my site please be aware that plunge, the man behind the scenes for my blog, is going to go under the knife on Tuesday, undergoing hip surgery. Please join with me in offering up our prayers for his speedy reco

Friday, October 17, 2003 Let me first say that you guys are great!! For those of you who are wondering the toy drive is alive and well, having had some minor set backs, but still up and running, as the packages continue to trickle in. I know that m

Sunday, October 12, 2003 We won't give up on getting the toys here, so don't you either. I feel really bad for those of you who might get something returned, I am really sorry. I am determined to make this happen and it will. I can be very persisten

Friday, October 10, 2003 Part 2 Great news!! Guess what happened today? It has finally happened!! The generals have been released. I can't believe it, it is such a good feeling to hear that they were released. After countless hours spent over the p

Friday, October 10, 2003 Part 1 My mind in all it's eagerness to get on with the day, woke me rather early this morning, already well into the issues at hand needing a solution. There are so many items of business to deal with that at times I wonder

Sunday, October 05, 2003  

Sunday, 5 October 2003 11:59 PM :: Journal Entry

A few items

First, the Chief has a buddy in Baghdad that is now starting a new blog. Let's give Baghdaddy a good, rousing welcome! The boxes are really starting to fly in now! 150 and counting. The Chief has been distributing items to families and tomorrow

Saturday, 4 October 2003 05:34 PM :: Administrative Entry

Thank you from the Chief 10/04/03

To all who have sent toys:   I cannot begin to tell you how exciting this has been for the past two days as the boxes of toys have started coming

Saturday, 4 October 2003 06:01 AM :: Journal Entry

FLASH TOY UPDATE!!! FLASH TOY UPDATE!!!

!!!!!THE FIRST TOYS HAVE ARRIVED!!!!! I will send more later, but I just recieved an email from the Chief saying 25 boxes arrived today!!!!

Thursday, 2 October 2003 12:42 PM :: Plunge