History has been a mainstay of my life since I was a child. As far back as I can remember I was exploring and learning new things about the past. Over the years I was fortunate to have been able to travel extensively, from Panama to Japan and Korea. In all those diverse places, I picked up new experiences. My hope is that I communicate my enthusiasm for the subjects of history, geography, and government to you. I am an avid book collector in the subject of history. My library is my ref