Welcome to my site. When I feel like maundering about language, food, or music, I will spare my family by sharing it here. This website is a place for me to present my own personal thoughts and share resources. 

While I will offer some insight into the most recent iteration of my life in the U.S. Foreign Service, this page is not associated in any way with the U.S. Department of State. The views expressed here are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of U.S. government or any of its agencies/departments.

If you're looking for Chris Hastings, the chef at Birmingham's Hot & Hot Fish Club, I'm not him. I'm a good cook, but not James Beard-level like that other Chris. And if you're looking for Christopher Hastings, the comic writer and artist, I'm not him either.