Savoring the Camino de Santiago: It’s the Pilgrimage, Not the Hike An award-winning debut memoir by travel expert Julie Gianelloni Connor Published by Bayou City PressThe book is available worldwide in digital and print format Savoring the Camino de Santiago: It's the Pilgrimage, Not the Hike focuses on the Camino de Santiago, an ancient pilgrimage trail … Continue reading Savoring the Camino de Santiago With Julie Gianelloni Connor
Category: Biographies & Memoirs
Charles E. Taylor – The 1st AMT
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Taylor(mechanic) On May 24th, the United States celebrates National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day. This may not seem all that exciting, and might appear completely unrelated to Charles Edward Taylor, but both are misconceptions. See, this unique day of remembrance isn’t just special for aviation – it is important for all inventors, mechanics, engineers, and historians. Furthermore, it’s Charlie‘s … Continue reading Charles E. Taylor – The 1st AMT
Phoebe Omlie – The 1st Female AMT
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoebe_Omlie May 24th is AMT Day Aviation Maintenance Technician Day is celebrated on May 24th, which is the birthday of the man who invented the first aircraft engine, Charles E. Taylor). In honor of this day, I wanted to recognize an amazing woman – Phoebe Jane Fairgrave Omlie (November 21, 1902 – July 17, 1975). She is someone to … Continue reading Phoebe Omlie – The 1st Female AMT
My Book Review of Savoring the Camino de Santiago: It’s the Pilgrimage, Not the Hike
Savoring the Camino de Santiago: It's the Pilgrimage, Not the Hike by Julie Gianelloni Connor My rating: 4 of 5 stars 2-in-1: Travel Guide & MemoirI love history, biographies, and Rick Steve. I'm not big on travel books or memoirs, but I do enjoy new experiences. It's important to me to expand my mind by … Continue reading My Book Review of Savoring the Camino de Santiago: It’s the Pilgrimage, Not the Hike
My Book Review of Grigori Rasputin: A Life From Beginning to End
Grigori Rasputin: A Life From Beginning to End by Hourly History My rating: 5 of 5 stars Fast but complete and interestingRasputin and the Romanovs have always fascinated me. I believe Tzar Nicholas II and his family were truly good people, though misguided at times. However, I'm not certain about the mad monk, and this … Continue reading My Book Review of Grigori Rasputin: A Life From Beginning to End
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