In 1917, Edgar Rice Burroughs published in hardcover a novel from which much of our modern Science Fiction is derived. A Princess of Mars, the first featuring John Carter, details the story of a Confederate veteran from the American Civil War who, through some combination of magic and science, finds himself on the fourth planet … Continue reading
I’ve spent the last two weeks hinting at a very important upcoming event and it’s finally nearly here! The Oklahoma Renaissance Festival at the Castle of Muskogee opens THIS WEEKEND and will run for the next five weekends in May. For those of you who are unsure why I’m so excited, you’ve clearly never been … Continue reading
Hey everyone! Things are getting a little crazy here. You see, I’ve got 2 weeks and 3 days until I have a big move (to a different state, no less) and, in that time, I’ve got my last two weeks of the semester and Finals week. This is going to include 3 research papers, an … Continue reading
As I said last week, the season of events has begun. this weekend is one of my favorite small faires: the Great Plains Renaissance Festival. A twice a year festival, both the Spring and Fall faires tend to bring in a wealth of talent. This Spring proves to be no different. Headed up by Little Beard, … Continue reading
One of the most common anecdotes I hear about crazy travel outfits involves flight attendants asking Lady Gaga to change her clothes to avoid deep vein thrombosis. It’s a modern cautionary tale- something of a pop culture travel fable, but it serves its purpose. It reminds the average traveller the necessity of comfortable (and reasonable) … Continue reading
As the weather warms up, so does the social calendar- especially for those of us who have a love of Renaissance Festivals (such as yours truly). For instance, this weekend starts an 8+ weekend run of public events involving Faire for me with the Spring Smackdown event at the Voodoo Lounge in North Kansas City, … Continue reading
Though many of us fantasize about cross-country road trips with our best friends or partners, the reality can be less enjoyable. In truth, your ideal road trip buddy may be a very different person than you expect. There are several aspects to consider if you’re specifically vetting your future travel companion, or perhaps these aspects … Continue reading
Last week, over Spring Break, some friends of mine kidnapped me for a day trip to a zoo I hadn’t visited in 23 years… the St. Louis Zoo. Of course, 23 years is a small metaphorical drop in the hat for the zoo, whose history is directly tied in with the 1904 World’s Fair. That year, … Continue reading
Have you ever returned from a trip, or perhaps arrived at your destination, to find something important has been left behind? If you’ve ever left something at a hotel, you know how difficult recovery can be (if it’s possible at all). Some may argue this to be the cost you pay for travel, a sort … Continue reading
If libraries are paper filled heavens, then Central Library of the Seattle Public Library is more of a modern architectural dream instead of an ancient Mount Olympus. Given some time to myself in the rainy city, I made the choice to explore the Central Library (which was only a few blocks from where I would … Continue reading