Erich Von Däniken died two days ago. I read his book Chariot of the Gods? soon after it came out many years ago. With an undergrad major in anthropology I was both intrigued and appalled by the book. He managed to turn his fanciful look into ancient structures and their construction into a cult following.Continue reading “Chariot of the Gods?”
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The Deed to the family house in Detroit
On the first page of the deed to may parents home on Lockwood in Detroit I found some interesting information. From 1808: “…the survey of Prairie Ronde from the Detroit River to the Michigan-Chicago Road (which become Michigan Avenue) and the land owned by Joseph Livernois west (the person for whom Livernois Avenue was named).”Continue reading “The Deed to the family house in Detroit”
Palenque, Mexico
Over the years I have always been intrigued by the Mayan, and other ruins in Mexico. I have also been quite fortunate to be able to visit some. The great ceremonial city of Palenque in Chiapas, Mexico sits on the side of a hill overlooking a vast plane. I’ve been on every one of theContinue reading “Palenque, Mexico”
It’s December, but Hell is still hot
It’s that time of year. Get ready because you know it’s coming. But don’t forget to decorate! Even if you don’t have a dragon to help. Now, on to more serious matters. Yes, Kissinger and the Devil, his buddy welcoming him to Hell. He can join his friend Reagan. Reagan gave birth to fascist America,Continue reading “It’s December, but Hell is still hot”
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