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DFW

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13. And chalk this up to the unerring efficiency of our best agencies

Reply to DFW (Original post)

Tue Nov 18, 2025, 11:51 AM

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He was taking courses in the Ukrainian language while he was there.

He needed the instruction in Ukrainian because while in college, he learned to read and write Arabic. How’s THAT for a wise use of our talent?

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A homecoming--in one piece, too, despite Putin's best efforts. [View all] DFW Monday OP

You seem to come from a line of titanium nerved people. Enjoy your kinfolk irisblue Monday #1

My nephew must be from secretly toughened alloy DFW Monday #2

Why is he in Kyiv? maxsolomon Monday #3

That's where his job was. DFW Monday #8

So glad he is home safely Lifeafter70 Monday #4

Thank you for sharing the good news with us. NBachers Monday #5

C'mon, "South of the Border" ain't that bad! JustABozoOnThisBus Monday #6

South Carolina does have at least one very good Lebanese restaurant DFW Monday #9

K&R orangecrush Monday #7

You have one very cool nephew, my dear DFW! CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #10

He has always maintained his cool, even when totally excited. DFW Tuesday #11

What an amazing story! Thanks for sharing it. CaliforniaPeggy Tuesday #12

And chalk this up to the unerring efficiency of our best agencies DFW Tuesday #13