Building Books – Raising the Structure
Having a love for cars and driving cars, it is no wonder that I would want to read a book about the building of our modern-day interstate system. As a … Continue Reading Building Books – Raising the Structure
Glorious Top Down Driving Week!
I had planned on bringing you the second installment of my three part series on Building Books but I had to take a pause to share with you what a … Continue Reading Glorious Top Down Driving Week!
Building Books – Laying the Foundation
This may seem like an odd title so let me explain. Being a scientist, I have had to read a lot of technical, non-fiction books during my formal education and … Continue Reading Building Books – Laying the Foundation
Books in Waiting
For someone like myself who has not been a lifelong avid reader, this may seem like an odd title to post—a bit of explanation is in order. Growing up, my … Continue Reading Books in Waiting
Dad’s Chair
One vivid image I have as a child growing up is of my dad reclining in his chair in front of the TV. After a day at the church—he was … Continue Reading Dad’s Chair
Madurodam – Exploration
Almost 10 years passed before I was able to visit Madurodam again. On this June business trip, due to the high price of the airline ticket, none of my family … Continue Reading Madurodam – Exploration
Madurodam – Discovery
On my recent business trip to Amsterdam — actually my 25th to the land below sea level — I visited one place that I have been to several times before … Continue Reading Madurodam – Discovery
Time Travel
Ever wonder what it would be like if you were to go back in time and make a different decision or take a different course of action in your life? … Continue Reading Time Travel
Phone Chair – Phase II
My next problem I encountered was that it appeared that all of the seat pieces were too short. After assembling it, I realized that the front cross piece, the bottom … Continue Reading Phone Chair – Phase II
Phone Chair – Phase I
If you search the Internet for a phone chair, you are likely to find one of three different options. First, you might find an antique chair that you can sit … Continue Reading Phone Chair – Phase I
Blue Ridge Parkway – Day 3
Refreshed from a couple of days of relaxation while reliving childhood memories, I was saddened to be leaving Asheville but excited about finishing my journey. While this portion of the … Continue Reading Blue Ridge Parkway – Day 3
Blue Ridge Parkway – Day 2
The next day, the weather was perfect for a top-down drive. Knowing that I would be sitting in the car all day, I decided to take a short run to … Continue Reading Blue Ridge Parkway – Day 2
Blue Ridge Parkway – Day 1
Growing up, my family frequently vacationed in western North Carolina. And whenever we traveled to Asheville, NC, one of my favorite summertime activities was to get to ride on the … Continue Reading Blue Ridge Parkway – Day 1
In Search of a Building in Hoorn – Part 2
Fortunately I didn’t have to wait long as I had a trip planned to Amsterdam for that October. The day before I left, I took a photo of the prints … Continue Reading In Search of a Building in Hoorn – Part 2
In Search of a Building in Hoorn – Part 1
I’m off to Amsterdam for the 25th time to teach my course. And for anyone who has visited a city this many times knows, it gets more difficult each time … Continue Reading In Search of a Building in Hoorn – Part 1
How I Got Started Teaching – 401 (prerequisite 301)
In our second year–the first full year of teaching–the course took off in popularity as we taught nine separate times. Five of these courses were in Europe and I remember … Continue Reading How I Got Started Teaching – 401 (prerequisite 301)
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