Eternal Refuge

kazzy_cee  gave me a year to reminisce about. 

If you want a year to recall, let me know in comments which years to avoid and a range of dates you'd prefer.

I will admit I had to cheat and "google" to be reminded of some of the historical events - There was a lot about wars in both Iran/Iraq and Afghanistan ... Not much changes.  Anyway - behind the cut are my personal memories about the year and a few rambles about the world in general!!