300, 15, 2

Palms in Iran
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Last summer eight Israeli soldiers were killed and two were taken hostage in Israel. Or maybe Lebanon. Last weekend fifteen British soldiers were taken hostage in Iraqi waters. Or maybe Iranian. Given the Israeli reaction to the kidnapping, or capture, of two soldiers, and the alarming rhetoric of the current Administration, Shopgirlove's a little concerned.

Her only comfort has been to learn as much as she can about our latest enemy.
Said enemy is remarkably obsessed with the movie 300. This is not to say that they don't care about current affairs, by no means! They have a keen, if exhausted, grasp on the political climate in which we live. And they, too, are concerned. Oh, they also have a sense of humor. Actually, Iran has moved up on Shopgirlove's list of places to see before she dies. Even the ex-pats seem to enjoy it. Although it does seem like it might be difficult for an outsider to navigate.
Happy New Year to all! May we be safe and loved.