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Baghdad Journal: May 9, 2006
May 9, 2006 — -- We have reached day 10, which seems like a good time to get a status report on some important issues.
Fox the Dog: Outside and loving it. He smells better and better every day, and believe me, I am checking. Unclear whether he feels the same way about me.
Thomas Jefferson: I"m 260 pages into the book now. The detail is excruciating, and frankly, the guy is a little bit of an overachiever. I am not sure I would want to be his friend. I mean, I am grateful to him for democracy and everything, but did he also have to write a book that included facts about quadripeds in North America? I am in danger of not finishing the biography while I am here. Nevertheless, I do not plan to extend my stay.
Me getting on TV: Not quite as much as I would like, but I don't get to make the decisions. If I did, there would be six Red Sox spots every night, and then my Iraq stuff (although some nights I would lead with me, but only if I were particularly good). I am mulling over the idea of a film festival when I get back. "Iraq: The Never-Before-Seen Pieces!"
The Red Sox: They are 6-3 since I left. At that pace, they would win 108 games this season. Clearly they are playing well with me here. Nevertheless, I will not extend my stay.
Lionel Richie: One of the Arabic TV stations here just ran a giant promo for an interview with Mr. Richie. I almost jumped out of my seat. More proof that I am not making up this whole Lionel Richie thing.
Bird Flu: I don't have it. Don't know anyone who does.
Actually, while I am on the subject of making lists, people sometimes ask how Iraq has changed over the course of my visits. So here is a brief rundown
March-April 2003 This was the invasion. What I remember from this trip was there were a lot of people shooting at or near me. It was the single most harrowing experience of my life. I really didn't get to see as much of the country as I would have liked because I was ducking a lot. This was my first experience embedding (and the Marines' first experience with embeds). The few Iraqis I met this time seemed genuinely glad to be rid of Saddam Hussein and grateful the Americans are here.
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