Abroad Overload!

You can ask any history major why they got into history and it certainly varies a lot, but within their response is usually something about visiting museums and historic sites frequently growing up. From that, we all learn things we're passionate about and perhaps choose techniques to emulate. I'm no exception to this "theory" and I find myself frequently reflecting on some of the best interpreters I've come across on vacations. Ford's Theatre I credit my first experience with an exceptional interpreter at Ford's Theater in Washington DC. It was a while ago so I can't recall any precise details, but I do remember that he was the most passionate individual I had seen giving a tour up until that point. In high school, we were required to complete either 72 hours to graduate or construct and present a presentation outlining what our college major would be. Incidentally I chose the presentation route. Probably since 11th, maybe 10th grade, I wa...

but it's better to be thoroughly sure." Czech Proverb HA! Bet you thought I would be taking off for reading week! Well, you-thought-wrong. However, I will be writing about a rather relaxed topic that is A) about beer and B) relevant to class. Yes, I can do that, but in true Jessica blog writing style, it's going to take me a second to get to the beer part. In my current manic state as I try to compile as much information about my heritage designation property for my theory class as I can, I couldn't help but let my mind wander just a bit to how my own hometown deals with old buildings. Depending how you look at it, development can be good as it improves infrastructure, creates jobs, and can be something a city or town can be proud of. But on the other hand, you risk getting rid of beautiful victorian mansions and sturdy warehouses that could be turned into something useful and replace them with glass structures that break up a brick and stone skyline. R...