by admin | Oct 18, 2014 | History, Literature, Political philosophy, Religion
This is the sin against the Holy Ghost: – To speak of bloody power as right divine, And call on God to guard each vile chief’s house, And for such chiefs, turn men to wolves and swine:- To go forth killing in White Mercy’s name, Making the trenches...
by admin | Mar 31, 2014 | History, Restaurants, Travel
In the past two installments about Hawaii, I focused on our first two days there, one for me on Kaua’i, the second with my wife and grandson in Honolulu. This third installment will round out the story. First, the catamaran trip: Since all work and no fun in Hawaii...
by admin | Sep 7, 2013 | Books, History
Earlier this summer, I noted that my wife and I had visited Venice, Italy, as the result of an invitation in late May at IUAV, the Architectural University of Venice. I was asked to speak at a conference on how climate change is changing cities and affecting city...