Eiffel Tower -- When a Eyesore became a Icon

Built in 1889 for the World's Fair, it was also the world's most tall

Parisians called it an eyesore they were really appalled.

Eiffel begged the city to keep it for 20 long years.

Today, from every Paris rooftop, the gargantuan tower appears

I wrote this limerick because I was quite amazed by this story.  Many times in the past, an artist, an architect, an idealist creates a ingenious work of art.  No one recognizes it right away, or worst, they mock it.

It is only many years later or even until after their death, is their work recognized for being amazingly brilliant.  One recent example is "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" by Swedish author and journalist Stieg Larsson.

The Louvre

The Louvre means a fortified place and also an opening or window
Transformed by every monarch, it has become a world-renowned symbol
Once a medieval fortress, it was completely revitalized during the period of Renaissance by King Francis
Featured in the Da Vinchi Code, it is described as a gorgeous palace

Enticing, Breathtaking, it is a global icon that we all cherish.

Eiffel Tower

Built in 1889 for the World's Fair, it was also the world's most tall
 

Parisians called it an eyesore they were really appalled.


Eiffel begged the city to keep it for 20 long years.


Today, from every Paris rooftop, the gargantuan tower appears

Bastille Day 2010 Fireworks at Eiffel Tower

Space-A Globemaster to Germany Enroute to Frontlines

I was waiting patiently at the air terminal in Andrews Air Force Base. I had just four hours to prepare to get here.  Would I make the flight or would I have to return home hoping to catch another flight later this week?

I had the pleasure of flying a C-17 Globemaster III Medevac flight from the 172nd Guard AW out of Mississippi-Jackson.  We flew from Andrews Air Force Base to Ramstein, Germany.

Onboard the plane was none other than CNN Pentagon Correspondent, Barbara Starr.  Barbara was on the way to Afghanistan to cover a medevac story with the Air Mobility Command.

Hello Kindle, Goodbye Borders

"Books no longer, get lost on the shelf. They can be accessed even in the remote parts of the world, even that clunky textbook.  With the Kindle, once you buy a book, it's forever yours."

Reminiscing

I used to love Borders and Barnes and Nobles.  I would spend countless hours, flipping away at shelves,  relaxing in the comfy chairs, eating away at books and sipping Seattle's Best.

Those were the days. Long, and lazy with nothing in store but a good book and an open mind.  Now those long, lazy days are long gone....

Planning for my European Backpacking Trip

When I was planning my trip to Europe, I knew I would spend countless hours waiting for a plane, for a train or riding on one.  Since I was backpacking, I had to travel light.  I was convinced then that I needed to purchase a Kindle.  And since Amazon had just reduced the price on the Kindle 2 by 20%, I was off running to Target to make that storied purchase.