German, Spanish, Mandarin, you never know what language is going to be spoken by those around you. Around every corner a new architectural wonder awaits. Ancient history mixed with the new.

Two sides to every coin. Two sides to every conflict. Two sides to every battle. Lee and Grant. Who was Lee? One is a product of their environment, whatever the percentage breakdown might be. His father fought in the American Revolutionary War as a cavalry officer and served as the ninth Governor of Virginia. Homeboy…

Some books are worth crying over. Here are some of my favorite snippets, including more than one which brought me to tears, from the timeless gem Ender’s Shadow.

Majorca, Spain at 12:35am. Spain played Croatia in a game of football and the streets are alive. The end score was 3-0, in favor of Spain. Although most of the tourists are German, they’re opportunists for an excuse to celebrate.

2024 is the year of valuing your time. If you’re reading a book that’s not enjoyable, edifying, or informative, put it down. Weyward – I found this book because it won a Goodreads award for best historical fiction. I waited over a month to get it from the library because it was so popular and…