Monthly Archives: May 2021

Recent Reads IV

Posted on May 9, 2021 by vanbraman

Tonight I will share a few of the recent books that I have read. Many of you have watched The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix, but did you know that it was based on a book? The Queen’s Gambit is by … Continue reading →

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Tale of a Shipwreck

Posted on May 8, 2021 by vanbraman

This evening I have been thinking about a post that I wrote long ago. I originally wrote this in 2008 during a trip to Shanghai, and then posted it here back in 2012. I will be reading this as part … Continue reading →

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