Iraq

A Day at the Fairgrounds

April 10, 2009

in Kuwait, Photo Friday, Reminiscence, Travel

Not your typical travel photo… Visiting Kuwait’s Fairgrounds, 1992 After the Gulf War ended, Kuwait was left with a huge amount of discarded Iraqi weaponry. Much of it was left in the desert for later recovery. Some was moved to the Kuwaiti Fairgrounds where it was on display to the public. My guess is that [...]

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The Yellow Ribbon

December 11, 2006

in International Affairs, Kuwait

The day I heard about the invasion of Kuwait, August 2nd 1990, I was 14 years old and I didn’t want to be a nerdy kid who cared about world politics. In my school that got you nowhere. I wanted to care about the latest band, the latest song, shopping and hairstyles. (Like how to [...]

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So Long, Saddam

November 5, 2006

in International Affairs

Saddam Hussein has been sentenced to hang. How do I feel about that? I don’t really like to talk about the impending death of anyone. I’ll be honest that I am a pacifist. I think it is difficult to be in the medical profession, especially in the role of a nurse, and not be a [...]

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