Research & Writing Update, June 3, 2021
Two weeks ago, I traveled to Texas for an extensive week long research mission. After braving a tornado siren warning and the extreme heat and humidity, I have to say…
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Sno-Train Pulling a non-LeTourneau Trailer
During any scientific, research, or subject matter exploration, understanding the finer details can make or break a project. Observations that seem like minutia can be key puzzle pieces. In the…
Sno-Train Driving with Lights and Writing Update
Imagine driving down the road and seeing this machine taking over part of your lane. You bet that you are going to get over! Writing has slowed over the last…
Moving with the Overland Trains
The last couple of days were spent moving my wife and I to a new home in Gig Harbor, WA. As I started to unpack this morning, I noticed that…
Working on the Sno-Train Chapter
For the most part, I work on some aspect of the book every day. Some days my actual job, the one that sustains my life, will burn me up and…
The Overland Train MkII (TC-497) with Power Car
Below, the Overland Train MkII rolls along with a Cargo Car and Power Car in Yuma, AZ. There is no backstory for this image and the source is unknown. This…
Scanning: Overland MkII Summary Report December 28, 1959
I worked on scanning the Overland Mk II Preliminary Design, Study, and Investigation report this weekend. The report is unpublished and a one of a kind. Once scanned, it will…
Best Search Engine for Research
I love research. Aside from the the satisfaction of completing a final project, digging deep into archival documentation provides a great deal of satisfaction. I have used a combination of…
Letter of Inquiry for Alfred P. Sloan Foundation grant
I had intended on self-funding this project. The deeper that I get into the research and writing, I am realizing that the costs are quickly escalating. I applied for a…
Applying for a Grant through Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
After reading Jon Gertner’s books, I realized that he used a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to fund his Greenland endeavors. I have spent around a $1,000 so…
What am I reading January 24, 2021
Jon Gertner’s “The Idea Factory.” I just finished his most recent book about Greenland. His writing style and research depth provide a well-rounded and thoughtful read surrounding the topic. So…
Small Break for the Holidays
I took a month long book writing break during the holidays. My day job has been demanding my full attention and I didn’t have the energy to conduct the research…