The summers here have been hot. I often walk around my neighborhood and take photos of all the dying trees. This my “Dead Tree Project” which I started in 2023 when I started documenting the effects on local vegetation after 54 days above 115F (46.1C) degrees this summer in Phoenix, Arizona. Dystopian bus stop. ThisContinue reading “Dying Trees”
Author Archives: Krista Marson
Democracy Thoughts
When we were in Athens, I still believed that the United States was a democracy. However, as I write this now, I’m not so sure we are anymore. Back then, I could never have imagined America transforming into an oligarchy, theocracy, plutocracy, fascism, authoritarianism, corporatocracy, techno-feudalism, or any other undemocratic regime. Sadly, I now see allContinue reading “Democracy Thoughts”
Ode to the Trabant
I saw this car at Budapest’s Memento Park, and I wanted to drive it so badly. I think it would be great to live with this car for a month so I could love to hate it. This video makes this car look so awesome: My favorite quote from the video is: “I can’t coastContinue reading “Ode to the Trabant”
Shoes on the Danube
When shoes have more value than people. The Shoes on the Danube Bank is a memorial in Budapest, Hungary, inaugurated on 16 April 2005. Created by director Can Togay and sculptor Gyula Pauer, it honors the thousands of Jewish victims killed by the Arrow Cross Party during World War II. Victims were forced to removeContinue reading “Shoes on the Danube”
The 9/11 Flight That Fought Back
I recently watched this gripping video about the 9/11 highjacked plane that never made it to its destination. It was posted on the ABSTRACT Youtube channel run by “a gal who likes telling you stories from our strange world.” I adore listening to her voice and she always posts quality videos. I’ve listened to themContinue reading “The 9/11 Flight That Fought Back”
A Zoltan-Shaped Rabbit Hole
The person who sold us our bus tickets at the Budapest airport was named Zoltan, and I thought it was the coolest name ever. I love how the name sounds when I say it out loud: “Zoltan.” Everyone with that name should automatically grow up to be a magician. Curious, I decided to do aContinue reading “A Zoltan-Shaped Rabbit Hole”
Third Book
Lordy be, writing my third (and final!) book is taking me a long time. I was initially shooting for a 2025 release, but that’s not gonna happen. Why? Because I’m getting bogged down in the minutia of it all. The story is getting very intense. I’m tackling some heavy themes. The book will be titledContinue reading “Third Book”
But There’s No Vinegar in There!
So, I’m currently in the process of editing my recent book, and I came across this paragraph: After touring the museum, I started to feel a bit hungry, so I took the metro to the Jean-Talon Market. I don’t recall what I ate there, but I vividly remember watching a man filming a music videoContinue reading “But There’s No Vinegar in There!”
Aquincum
Aquincum was an ancient city on the northeastern edge of the Roman Empire, near modern-day Budapest, Hungary. It’s believed that Marcus Aurelius wrote some of his book, “Meditations,” while he was stationed there, reflecting on his thoughts on life, leadership, and philosophy. In “Meditations,” Aurelius discusses resilience, the fleeting nature of life, and the importanceContinue reading “Aquincum”
Comic Book Idea
If anyone wants to make this story into a comic book, I say: go for it! In a vibrant, animated world filled with colorful characters, the story revolves around a quirky mockingbird who struggles with a unique challenge: despite its ability to mimic a variety of sounds, it simply can’t carry a tune. This cartoonContinue reading “Comic Book Idea”
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