By Ben
The man himself.

The man himself.

This is Ben. He enjoys coffee, Kandinsky, and folk music. Ben is also a Foreign Service Officer at the US Department of State. He would like to restate the disclaimer to your right:

Though he is an FSO and there are some posts about the Foreign Service here, they do not necessarily reflect the views of the State Department or the US Government. Policy commentary will be left for those who are qualified to make it. However, stupid pictures, stories of extraordinary experiences, and everything in between WILL be available for interested parties.

Yes, those are roller skates.


5 Responses to “About”


  1. January 9, 2007 at 8:43 pm

    sweet photo benny. you should be careful with that ipod on skates though. your face could become intimately introduced to the wall that way.

    too bad you’re far away from pittsburgh. you could join your sister and cousin here this weekend for rock ‘n roll and grand adventures.

    be well.

  2. 2 Levi
    February 1, 2008 at 10:12 am

    hey Ben,

    I took the FSOT in during the December window, which was right after your test window in September. Im hoping to recieve my Results Letter anyday now. How long was it after taking the exam that you received your letter?

    Thank you for all the regular posts to your blog. Theyve been very insightful. Im incredibly nervous and hoping that Ive been selected for Oral Assessment!! If youd like to contact me with any additional advice…feel free to email. LeviJordan@gmail.com

    Thank you once again
    Levi

  3. 3 Lisa
    August 8, 2008 at 5:18 pm

    Random question. Did you go to Asbury College? When I clicked on the createarevolution.com site, it took me to a company where two of the founders went to Asbury. Just checking as I went there and wondered if you did too somehow. Congrats on the FS. I’m on the register waiting. Hope to join you as a colleague in a someday.

  4. 4 Nate Halley
    August 28, 2008 at 7:47 pm

    Hey man,
    I see your security clearance passed through in spite of my warnings. :)
    Just kidding, sounds like you are doing well. Welcome to the debacle that is the US government! I am now in North Dakota, flying b-52’s and loving it. All of this olympic business lately reminded me of the experience that was olympic curling in Pinerolo. good times. Take care dude.

  5. February 28, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    I love your site! :)

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