Walls and Tombs and Clay Soldiers — 2007
Arriving in Xi’an, we explore the beautiful city center with its ancient Ming Dynasty monuments, and a trip out to the Qin Dynasty mausoleum with its famous terracotta warriors. Continue Reading →
Author: David Wright Gibson
David has spent many years gradually building some understanding of human history. He continues to be fascinated by the way our species works together to create and destroy, to birth and to kill, to love and to hate. He has a particular fondness for the history of the British Isles, and a strong interest in deepening his understanding of European history.
That Native American Moment… in Tibet — 2007
After a 40 hour train ride rising to more than 11,000 feet, we arrive in Lhasa to see the temples of the Tibetan people, learn of their history, and appreciate the struggle they have with nature and other human groups. Continue Reading →
What is it with these tags?!?
Update: I have greatly simplified my life and I am moving further away from digital tools. More on that later, but know that the tags are removed and we keep only Technology, Humanity, Storytelling, and History. All by author save History that is by year. To your right you will see a word cloud entitled Luggage Tags. These are the tags I use to provide paths through the content here. I call it the Dewey-Gibson system. I started it when I decided to catalog my library. I have moved a lot in my life. Every time we move houses my Continue Reading →
Pandemic Isolation Chafes at Happiness
For me, one of the most challenging aspects of the pandemic has really begun to chafe as we move into the new year. Continue Reading →
Historic Beijing Adventures 2007
In 2007, Patrick and I joined Corinne and Tim on the first of what would be many trips around the world. We visited Beijing, Lhasa, Xian, and Tokyo. This is the first story of our Historic Beijing Adventure. Continue Reading →
Safari Learning
Safari conjured up many half-formed ideas and most of these were relatively negative.
I investigated our accommodations. Hmmm…
I still thought this was going to be a visit to the zoo via truck. Continue Reading →
The Trap of Perfection
Can I recover or move the writing? Will anyone read it? Pah!
Simply begin.
Again.
And perhaps do it imperfectly, but more often. Continue Reading →
Ashen Bridge
Miraculous bridge /
Above the Columbia /
Fades into the ash. Continue Reading →
Of Two Minds: the Surface Duo
So, I’ve sadly retreated from what I thought would give me access to phone and messages on my Windows Surface Pro. I was so full of excitement for the sexy hardware and the integration with work. I can only say that I’m thrilled to have had time this week to live through the disappointment without the press of serious obligations. Continue Reading →
Rising Encouragement
In these trying times /
The rising sun reminds us /
Life is worth the fight. Continue Reading →