If you follow the news, my place of work got some undesired attention the past couple of weeks after someone reported evidence of a noose in a closed construction site. Varying pictures came out, some that, to a sailor and person who uses rope often, look like bowlines used for hoisting stuff, which is a … Continue reading Rope
Author: Travis A. Chapman
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Oh the Controversy
Auntie Leigh's Commentary on Wheel of Time Casting Unlike the rest of the developed world's nerds, I came to Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series late in life. I saw the covers in my local Walden Books and Caldor, but never picked them up until well into adulthood back in 2011. But when I did … Continue reading Oh the Controversy
Start of the School Year
For the U.S. Naval Academy, it's first day of classes and my last fall semester teaching (I depart next summer). Thought I'd share one of my favorite quotes, found on my student survey: “Men Wanted: For hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition … Continue reading Start of the School Year
Pilgrimage
I'm a fan of B movies. Just because Rotten Tomatoes doesn't feel great about something doesn't mean I won't try it. I especially like period pieces like Macbeth. Pilgrimage showed up in my Netflix suggestions and I gave it a try. Very well done! I can accept why it wouldn't do well in theaters and … Continue reading Pilgrimage
Lukewarm
A little late on my weekend post. Shoo.... Now that we have snow covering the driveway, I've got a smile on, a mug of hot chocolate, and time to process some thoughts. I had the idea to give a 2018 books-I-read post that would evolve into reviews of the series I consumed last year. I … Continue reading Lukewarm
Two Crowns: Book 1 of The Tale of Princess Penelope
I've always considered Princess Penelope to be a working title, but I liked the title "Two Crowns" when doing my brainstorming over the summer. I just finished compiling a bunch of my research material into Scrivener, my preferred writing software. For me, that's a great thing. It means forward momentum! I took a few minutes … Continue reading Two Crowns: Book 1 of The Tale of Princess Penelope
Goodbye 2018, Hello 2019
Just a quick note to the world that I'm alive and kicking (maybe not kicking, but definitely getting ready to kick myself for living on a hill as the snow comes...) Brigette and I at the beach in Cape May, NJ I've got grand intentions for a newsletter update, but the short version is: 2018 … Continue reading Goodbye 2018, Hello 2019
Coming Home: Dialogue and Poetry
This past week I had the privilege of participating in a dialogue called the Coming Home Dialogues. This organization works to provide venues where veterans can use the humanities as a means of exploring their experiences. The content includes "DIALOGUES ON THE MORAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND SPIRITUAL IMPACTS OF WAR." The group is supported graciously by … Continue reading Coming Home: Dialogue and Poetry
Let’s Save Princess Penelope: A Call for Help
Team Thorium, If you're here, you're one of my fans, friend, or family. I'm in crisis. Kind of. I mean, it's just a story, right? [said Bastion as he paged through The Neverending Story in a dark attic....] Princess Penelope is a story idea I've had for a while, inspired by my friend Eddie whilst … Continue reading Let’s Save Princess Penelope: A Call for Help
