Today marks the birthday of Alexander III of Macedon (AKA Alexander the Great) At 30, Alexander’s Curriculum Vitae would read: Marital Status: Three Wives (Roxane, Statiera and Parysatis) Education: Studied under Aristotle, who studied under Plato Address: Numerous domiciles ranging between the Mediterranean to Himalaya Current Occupation: King, Conqueror, Empire Builder Prior positions: Commander –Continue reading “Alexander’s Curriculum Vitae”
Category Archives: Ancient Empires
Searching Yesterdays
“If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday.” Pearl S. Buck The first time I met Pearl Buck was when I read Reader’s Digest’s condensed version of The Three Daughters of Madame Liang. I was 15. This past year, I read Pearl Buck in China: Journey to the Good Earth by Hilary Spurling. ItContinue reading “Searching Yesterdays”
Egypt & Cleopatra
Good news! I just picked up my book by Stacy Schiff: Cleopatra, A Life. I will be giving my thoughts via “On the Road.” Egypt is full of mystery, suspense and history, which is the best ingredients for storytelling. I am looking forward to the read.
Lady Budd 