Travel Log – Where It All Began

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., (Oct. 9, 2023) –Speeding automobiles daily whoosh past a serene relic from the first civilizations to inhabit the area—the Fort Walton Beach Indian Temple Mound. The Indian Temple Mound and Indian Temple Mound Museum are the centerpieces of the City of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park & Cultural Center, a gathering … Continue reading Travel Log – Where It All Began

Short Takes – Ghost Light

NEW VIDEO!!  Join our crack paranormal investigators on this Short Takes visit to the haunted ghost light guiding vessels into Pensacola Bay.  The Pensacola Lighthouse is often said to be one of the most haunted structures in the City of Five Flags.  Take a short, spooky journey to visit these spooky, but largely friendly, 'long-term … Continue reading Short Takes – Ghost Light

Travel Log – Fort Pickens

PENSACOLA, Fla., (Sept. 13, 2023) – Fort Pickens defended Pensacola Bay for over 100 years, serving through a radical development in military technology that saw smooth-bore cannons swiftly give way to aerial bombardments and missiles. Fort Pickens began its martial life as part of the Third System of seacoast fortifications.  This military construction boom resulted … Continue reading Travel Log – Fort Pickens

Veteran Talk – Fighting the VA

Join me for a brief and energetic conversation about problems with the VA in general, and the VA Pensacola Clinic in particular.  After being shunted between NINE providers (primary care and mental health) in LESS than two years, I'm fed up.  There is a solution to this, but it's a long game and we have … Continue reading Veteran Talk – Fighting the VA

Gettysburg 160, Parts 1 – 5

Gettysburg 160 is a day-by-day exploration of the Battle of Gettysburg—in all its glory and horror—during the 160th anniversary over July 1 – 3, 2023.  This video links all five parts into one production! https://youtu.be/K88lZVpNw60 #nathanaelmiller, #sparks1524, #Gettysburg, #CivilWar, #BattleofGettysburg, #AbrahamLincoln, #RobertELee, #GeorgeMeade, #Union, #Confederate, #war, #military, #Pennsylvania,

Gettysburg 160 – Day 3

NEW VIDEO!!  July 3rd, 1863—the Battle of Gettysburg comes crashing to a limb-ripping, rib-cracking, skull-crushing, soul-shocking end.  Although the grand debacle of Pickett's Charge rightfully dominates the story, there are other highly significant areas that were part of this grand and bloody pageant. https://youtu.be/SzdU4hH_H8w #nathanaelmiller, #sparks1524, #gettysburg, #civilwar, #abrahamlincoln, #robertelee, #Pennsylvania, #military, #army, #war,

Gettysburg 160 – Day 1

NEW VIDEO SHORT!  Day 1 of the Battle of Gettysburg sees the first shot fired at 7:30 in the morning.  This small shot heard 'round the nation signaled the beginning of the biggest battle of the war. https://youtu.be/jPH_f6xW4gM #nathanaelmiller, #sparks1524, #civilwar, #gettysburg, #Union, #Confederate, #Pennsylvania,

Gettysburg 160 – Introduction & the Cashtown Inn

NEW VIDEO SHORT!! Join me for a brief introduction to the 160th anniversary of the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg—the largest battle ever joined in North America.  I'll be broadcasting some video shorts as the commemoration goes forward through Independence Day weekend. https://youtu.be/IZ-q9Eiu6XE #nathanaelmiller, #sparks1524, #gettysburg, #battleofgettysburg, #civilwar, #pennsylvania, #robertelee, #confederate, #union, #abrahamlincoln, #battle, #war, #history, … Continue reading Gettysburg 160 – Introduction & the Cashtown Inn

Mental Health – Autism at 51

(Pensacola, FL; May 7, 2023) - Bottom line up front: I have what used to be termed Asperger's Syndrome (AS).  Originally thought to be its own syndrome, AS is now recognized as the mildest form of autism.  According to Johns Hopkins University: AS is characterized by poor social interactions, obsessions, odd speech patterns, few facial … Continue reading Mental Health – Autism at 51

The Writer’s Craft – Captivating Catchphrases

(Pensacola, Florida; May 5, 2023,) – "He's dead, Jim," "Make it so," "I'll be back," "Well, gang, it looks like we have another mystery on our hands,"  "I'm a doctor, not a…" Crafting captivating catchphrases is one of the more enjoyable parts of writing fiction.  Catchphrases that click with the public can enter the cultural … Continue reading The Writer’s Craft – Captivating Catchphrases