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THE DASH
Insight, wisdom, lessons learned and everything in between to help you find the information you need for smoother transition between diplomatic assignments.


Seasonal Resolutions
We are revisiting the concept of how to handle new year’s resolutions; however, we are incorporating the idea of “Wintering” – a term popularized by author Katherine May that describes embracing life's natural fallow periods and cycles of rest and renewal. Let’s explore resolutions while making room for the seasonality of life.

Christine Lusk
4 min read


Financial Life Check
When you're preparing for a PCS, it's easy to get caught up in the logistics—housing, schools, packing out—but it’s just as important to review your financial foundation. Balancing global transitions with long-term financial goals requires strategies that go beyond basic budgeting, setting you up for success no matter where you're headed next.

Christine Lusk
5 min read


Finding Your Style in a Life of Movement
Practical advice for creating a realistic, versatile wardrobe that works across lifestyles and locations.

Christine Lusk
4 min read


Self-Care In Your Daily Routine
Finding these little ways that we can create self-care for ourselves and our family is crucial with the chaos of everyday life.

Christine Lusk
5 min read


Finding Balance in the Foreign Service: A Personal Journey to Self-Care
I'll be the first to admit that I'm not perfect at this self-care thing. There are still days when I fall into old habits.

Christine Lusk
3 min read


Getting out of Dodge has it's Rewards
It’s time to actually do all those things you planned to do before you got to your current assignment. It’s time to travel!

Christine Lusk
2 min read


Achieve Your Resolutions
Starting off the New Year comes with resolutions. I used to be fairly cynical about them until I started to reframe my thinking around...

Christine Lusk
3 min read
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