Being a writer is HARD. It is by far the hardest endeavor I’ve ever pursued. I’ve always liked writing, but I never considered it anything other than a hobby. Most of my writing was limited to poetry and journals, but I woke up one day with a burning desire to write a book. I satContinue reading “Free Chapter Sample Memory Road Trip”
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Chichen Itza
Here is an excerpt from my chapter about Chichen Itza from Time Traveled: Chichen Itza rose to power several hundred years earlier than Tulum, and it, too, owed its existence to the presence of water. However, unlike Tulum, Chichen Itza sat nowhere near a beach but instead resided inland between two large cenotes. We currentlyContinue reading “Chichen Itza”
Lascaux Region in Paleolithic Times
Lascaux is a region in France where anatomically modern human remains were found, dating to about 28,000 years ago (Upper Paleolithic). The earliest modern humans – Cro-Magnons – were present in Europe by 43,000 years ago during a long interglacial period of particularly mild climate, when Europe was relatively warm, and food was plentiful. Some of the oldest worksContinue reading “Lascaux Region in Paleolithic Times”
Tales From the Crypt
I attended the annual “Tales From The Crypt” event in Columbus, MS in 2017. Perhaps the coolest, most unique thing ever. Students pick a name of someone that is buried in Friendship Cemetery, spend time researching that person and write a paper about an event in that person’s life. Then they make their paper intoContinue reading “Tales From the Crypt”
The House on the Rock
The Carousel Room contains the world’s largest merry-go-round, featuring 269 figures—none of which are horses—and 20,000 lights. The House on the Rock. Time Traveled is available as e-book or paperback! Buy it either at Amazon or at most major retailers.
Taiwan Beliefs
Most commonly, Taiwanese practice a syncretism of Buddhism (Fo Jiao), Taoism (Dao Jiao) and Chinese Folk Religion. Buddhism is the most common religion in Taiwan with about 35.1% of the population confessing to adhering to the religion. Taoism is a religious, philosophical, and ritual tradition that originated from the Chinese and forms the second most followed religion in Taiwan by 33% ofContinue reading “Taiwan Beliefs”
Taipei 101 Damper Ball
728-Ton Tuned Mass Damper 1 ton = 2000 lbs 700 tons = 1,400,000 lbs. Sitting just 660 ft. from a major fault line, Taipei 101 is prone to earthquakes and fierce winds common in its area of the Asia-Pacific. The engineers had to design a structure that could withstand gale winds up to 216 km/hContinue reading “Taipei 101 Damper Ball”
South Korean Street Vendor
It takes energy and talent to be a South Korean Street Vendor! Surprisingly, he was one of many. So many vendors in Seoul function this way! My travel memoir Time Traveled is available as e-book or paperback! Buy it either at Amazon or at most major retailers
Changdeokgung
Changdeokgung was originally built in 1405 as a secondary palace, but when Gyeongbokgung (Seoul’s principal palace) was destroyed during the Japanese invasion in the 1590s, it became the primary royal residence until 1872. It remained in use well into the 20th century. Like all Joseon palaces, it has a mountain behind it and a small streamContinue reading “Changdeokgung “
Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
The Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty form a collection of 40 tombs scattered over 18 locations. Built over five centuries, from 1408 to 1966, the tombs honoured the memory of ancestors, showed respect for their achievements, asserted royal authority, and protected ancestral spirits from evil. By being entombed in the nation’s dynastic capital, itContinue reading “Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty”
