Memorial Day
Memorial Day lands on May 31st. It is an American holiday honoring those who died while serving in the U.S. military. Initially, the day recognized those who died during the civil war. But it evolved to commemorate those who passed in all wars. It became an official holiday in 1971. Today, Memorial Day marks a […]
National Bike to Work Day, May 21st
National Bike to Work Day Why Cycling Matters More Than Ever May 21 marks National Bike to Work Day, a movement that began in 1955 with the League of American Bicyclists and continues today with support from groups like the American Medical Association. This day encourages people to rethink how they commute and consider a […]
The Seven Mile Bridge
Living in Miami, Florida, I have driven through the Seven Mile Bridge many times. It is one of my favorite parts of South Florida. I see it as a testament to human ingenuity. On the location of the seven-mile bridge are two bridges, the new one opened to traffic, and sections of the old bridge […]
The Queen’s Gambit & Jose Raul Capablanca.
The Queen’s Gambit took a lot of people by surprise when it came out on Netflix, and it is easy to see why. I would give it five stars without hesitation. It pulls you in from the start and keeps you invested the entire time. Even if you know nothing about chess, the series makes […]
Sugar industry in Cuba and the steam plough.
In 1863 at the sugar mill “Concepcion” in Sabinalla, Matanzas Cuba a huge steam tractor was getting ready to be the first test of Steam plowing done in Latin America. This machine consisted of a steam tractor with a connected cable pulling system attached to a two-sided plow (see Image) that was “driven” by an […]