by Pepper Basham | Nov 26, 2008 | Fiction Book Reviews
The most notable landmark in the Tower of London is the White Tower. Begun by William the Conqueror and later completed by his sons, this structure formed the main part of the Castle for many years. The White Tower was the home of many of the earlier kings of England,...
by Pepper Basham | Nov 26, 2008 | Fiction Book Reviews
I just came back from a business trip to Chicago. It was a fascinating place to visit – busy, crowded, buzzing with energy. There were a myriad of concerts to hear, dozens of museums to see, ice-skating in the park, lights…and action. I even rode an...
by Pepper Basham | Nov 18, 2008 | Fiction Book Reviews
The chambers in the Wakefield Tower were probably built around 1300 by King Henry III and used by his son Edward I. These corridors and alcoves led to the throne room.
by Pepper Basham | Nov 18, 2008 | Fiction Book Reviews
It was discipline…as usual. My daughter did not do something I specifically asked her to do. In fact, she deliberately did just the opposite, and away we went to my bedroom for a moment of reflection and…discipline. To my surprise, this ‘moment of...
by Pepper Basham | Nov 16, 2008 | Fiction Book Reviews
Our first stop was in St.Thomas’ Tower, also called the Medieval Palace since it houses the royal rooms. Here is a view of the Tower Bridge from one of the windows in St. Thomas’ Tower. Below is a picture of the Medieval room, a replication of a room...
by Pepper Basham | Nov 15, 2008 | Fiction Book Reviews
In 1967 the military build-up in Viet Nam is undergoing a dramatic surge. The resulting explosion of anti-war sentiment tears the country apart, slicing through generations and shattering families. In the quiet bedroom community of Shepherdsville, Minnesota, the war...
