We're not done yet, we just have run into the Not-Enough-Time problem! We'll be back later this year with more episodes!

In the meantime, check out my new kids podcast, History Snacks.

In this episode, Christine talks about getting suspended, having a friend in the home office who knows your plight, and promotion strategies.

Christine talks about her first days in Cameroon, including short hand, serving coffee, security violations, a platoon of misbehaving Marines, and friends in the right places.

In this episode Christine talks about life in Cameroon, traveling with toddlers, secret societies of Ambassador's secretaries, and saying grace as white man.

In this episode Christine contemplates her next move after DC. Should she go back to Africa with an uncertain working environment, or try some place else? Childcare, spouse jobs, and familiarity all go into the decision.

Christine talks about getting an au pair in the US and Matt discusses his super normal plans for a commune.

Christine talks about the negotiations with Namibia, Angola, South Africa, and Cuba for the Tripartite Accords in 1988, and awards in the Foreign Service.

Christine talks about working in the Office of Southern African Affairs including treaty negotiations, typing up letters of sanction, straphangers, and leaving your only daughter's christening.