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Coming this September!

This September you are cordially invited to step aboard the flight deck of a United States aircraft carrier!  Share in the danger, excitement, and adventure of the airdales who wielded the mighty F-14 Tomcat against those who threatened America’s shores. This September, walk in the footsteps of the fearsome and legendary world-famous fighting Black Lions! … Continue reading Coming this September!

Short Takes – Unexpected Ships: The Unexpected Mast

Fort Knox is famous as home to the United States’ gold depository and the General George Patton Museum, but a quiet corner presents a most unexpected site for an Army post—the mast of a bygone battleship.  Discover the unexpected mast of USS Kentucky’s (BB 6) aboard Fort Knox! https://youtu.be/QzxeNwureDQ #nathanaelmiller, #sparks1524, #Kentucky, #battleship, #FortKnox, #shorttakes, … Continue reading Short Takes – Unexpected Ships: The Unexpected Mast

The Story You Focus on

Nathanael Miller, 24 April 2025 Jack Vettriano’s brilliant 1992 painting of four unidentifiable people slyly forces the viewer to actively choose which one of at least three different stories to focus on. The Singing Butler is a remarkably deceptive piece of work—and therein lies Vettriano’s genius.  Hidden within this stylish piece of narrative art is … Continue reading The Story You Focus on

The Body Keeps the Score

Nathanael Miller / 13 April 2025 Bessel Van Der Kolk’s brilliant examination of the physiological impact of trauma reduces to a truth rooted in classical physics: energy can transformed or stored, but never destroyed. Whatever one’s belief about the existence of the human soul, humans are more than merely biological machines.  Human beings transcend simple … Continue reading The Body Keeps the Score

Pierside Preview – Tomcat Tails!

Coming this September is a remarkable documentary about those magnificent men and women and their flying machine – the Grumman F-14 Tomcat!  “Pierside” now proudly presents a special sneak preview of one chapter from this remarkable story, told by an airdale who turned wrenches on what is arguably the greatest aircraft ever built!  “Pierside – … Continue reading Pierside Preview – Tomcat Tails!

Coming soon: Black Lion

A brief excerpt from "Black Lion," the sixth "Accidental Detective" novel, coming this September! Join the adventure as Isaac Shepherd and Dionne Robertson initiate the final battle with the greatest psychopath they've ever encountered!Available in paperback or ebook format on Amazon Sept. 20th!----------------------------------------“Good evening, Mr. Lýkos,” Shepherd said clearly in a ringing tone, “Would you … Continue reading Coming soon: Black Lion

Short Takes- Gateway to Adventure

The Gateway Arch is a stunning architectural achievement, and also a stunning monument to the expansion of the American story.  Come along for a short visit to this most unique of American monuments! https://youtu.be/wFliaO-mEmk #nathanaelmiller, #sparks1524, #shorttakes, #StLouis, #Missiouri, #nationalpark, #nationalparks, #NPS, #GatewayArch, #Arch, #ThomasJefferson, #museum, #museums,

Short Takes – Aloha Tower

Discover an oft-overlooked landmark standing tall along Honolulu’s waterfront: the Aloha Tower!  Providing an island welcome to visitors arriving by ship since 1936, the Aloha Tower is a cornerstone of Honolulu’s economic life, and an icon of the Hawaiian islands! https://youtu.be/hqrq5e4psNc #nathanaelmiller, #sparks1524, #shorttakes, #alohatower, #aloha, #hawaii, #oahu, #hawaiianislands, #oceantravel,

Frontiers – Studebaker

Moving right along into 2025, let’s explore one of the great gems of automotive history—the Studebaker National Museum!  Located in South Bend, Indiana, the Studebaker National Museum tells the story of a remarkable American family who built remarkable American cars.  Come along for the ride through an automotive tale forever immortalized in 1979’s The Muppet … Continue reading Frontiers – Studebaker