These days...

...Iraqis aren't saying much of anything to this blogger. Often I think of Bashar and wonder if it will ever be possible to rekindle our friendship. What a fantastic journey it was that led him to France; have I told you of it? Can I tell you of it?

Rarely, occasionally, I am a working person; sometimes, I am a person who works. Now is one such rare occasion. I need to return to my duties, but promise my loyal reader(s) that I will contribute more soon.