Thanksgiving Traditions
I remember when I was little I would always look forward to this time of year. Not just because of the colors of the leaves, or the crispness in the air, but because this is when the holiday season starts. That is why Thanksgiving will always be one of my favorites. Everyone seems to have their own traditions and things that they do on Thanksgiving; … Continue reading Thanksgiving Traditions
History of Hats and Shoes
Hats and shoes can tell fascinating stories of love and hard work, war or peace. It is fascinating to imagine the paths an old pair of shoes have tread and the days that a hat has seen, especially when they are very old. One famous hat that I think of is that of Abraham Lincoln. It’s the stovepipe hat that he wore the night he … Continue reading History of Hats and Shoes
Football Rivalries
Some football rivalries can be whole town events in small communities, and even some bigger communities have 100+ year traditions of playing the same schools from across town for the big game. I grew up in Henderson, Nevada which is southeast of Las Vegas. We were an island of our own off in the desert back then. Today the two towns have grown into each … Continue reading Football Rivalries
Behind the Book, Cathedral of Time
The author of Cathedral of Time, Stephen Thorpe, is a Syracuse native. Born and raised in Syracuse, Stephen, his wife Maria, and their two kids returned shortly after 9/11. His brother-in-law and many other friends narrowly escaped the attack on the Pentagon and other friends were witnesses of the DC sniper attacks. “I knew Syracuse was a great place to raise a family, so we … Continue reading Behind the Book, Cathedral of Time
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