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”
Author Archives: Krista Marson
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”
A Budapest Buffet
I’m going to write about our trip to Hungary in 2019 for a few upcoming entries, as I’m running out of space to include it in my latest travel memoir. For our first night, we had dinner at Trofea Grill Buffet, which specializes in traditional Hungarian cuisine, particularly game meat. OMG. Such tasty food! AtContinue reading “A Budapest Buffet”
National Gallery of Denmark
I’m currently writing some of the final chapters of my latest travel book. I recently revisited my notes about visiting the National Gallery of Denmark. I really like the paragraph I wrote about it: We concluded our museum day at the National Gallery of Denmark, which featured artwork from the 14th century to the present.Continue reading “National Gallery of Denmark”
Remarkable Planet
Here’s another installment from my Tucson Festival of Books series. This was a surprisingly fun lecture where I learned a lot of interesting things about the natural world. Author Theodore H. Fleming explored the nuances of nectar-feeding bats and birds, while author Neil Shubin shared insights about being a researcher at the planet’s poles. As aContinue reading “Remarkable Planet”
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