Tag: Pearl

Writing has given me a good life, as well as a memorable one. Over the past 39 years, I have hopped from one literary adventure to another, and encountered scores of people with a fascinating story to tell. My subjects have spanned both time and the four corners of society. I’ve listened to...

Most of us know that pearls come from oysters, those shelled mollusks of the sea. (Pedantically, this isn’t quite true; the oysters we eat can create pearls, but most jewelry pearls actually come from other species of mollusks that are not oysters. I may still refer to these creatures as oyste...

After the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor, the panicked citizens of Hawaii believed that an invasion was imminent. Reports of Japanese patrol planes and shadowy landing craft moving in from the horizon paralyzed the island for the rest of 1941. It seemed like a logical conclusion to draw. Most invasio...

As the sun sets, adorning Bangkok’s skyline with its splendor, this captivating city enchants everyone with its timeless beauty and complexity. Bangkok, the pride of Thailand, masterfully combines both traditional and modern elements to offer an enthralling experience. Now, let’s embark ...