Summary I explore the hidden connections between a 19th-century climate disaster and modern aviation. We trace how the Mount Tambora eruption caused global cooling. This catastrophic event killed off horses and sparked the invention of the bicycle. I reveal how…
Anniversary Reflections: Poetry Amidst Divorce
Today marks my wedding anniversary with David Gleason, though we are currently in the midst of a divorce. I find myself missing him deeply. He is my everything. I’ve penned a poem today, inspired by our past. For context, Nancy…
Iran Unveiled: My Poetic Exploration of a Misunderstood Land
I recently returned from a voyage to Iran—a land often painted in shadows, a world we are told to fear and distrust. Yes, that Iran. Traveling through Iran challenged many of the narratives we consume from afar. It compelled me…
