I’ve just finished Ken Burns’ multi-part PBS documentary about the National Parks that tells the story of “America’s best idea,” which happens to be the story of America itself over the last 150 years. I genuinely got emotional during parts … Continued
It’s November again, which means it is time for this year’s gratitude project. Last year I diverted from a general list of things I’m thankful for leading up to Thanksgiving and focused on my many fortunate opportunities to see the … Continued
Cannery Row by John Steinbeck Penguin Books; 1994 I felt like I was there, as if I were sitting in the vacant lot across from the Palace Flophouse and looking down at Lee Chong’s grocery and Western Biological. John Steinbeck … Continued
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Unabridged; narrated by Michael Page; Brilliance Audio Who doesn’t love a good pirate story? I know I do, and that’s just what Treasure Island is. Jim Hawkins, who was a boy when the escapade … Continued
Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs Unabridged; David Ian Davies; One Voice Recordings A story you could tell was written in installments, Tarzan of the Apes isn’t a great literary accomplishment, but is fun to get lost in. … Continued
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Unabridged; narrated by Andrew Timothy; RNIB The Count of Monte Cristo should be retitled The Art of Revenge or something of that nature. Alexandre Dumas’ massive novel weaves the fantastic story of … Continued
If you haven’t figured out yet, I’m a Mormon, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and I love architecture particularly religious architecture. To me one of the most sacred places on earth is the temple, … Continued
Overall, the Living Planet Aquarium in Salt Lake City has done a good job, as I mentioned in the last post. I just think they needed to focus and do one thing better than anyone else, make it perfect then … Continued
I’ve watched this aquatic zoo grow from a storefront space in a downtown mall to a rehabilitated strip mall building and now to its brand new facility on the side of the freeway. Though the space is greatly improved and … Continued