History: Chaldeans

Posted on Sun 10 January 2021 in history • Tagged with history, people

The Levant, Eastern Mediterranean- The Chaldeans or Neo-Babylonians were a semitic speaking people with origins on the Arabian Peninsula. The Chaldeans and the Medes captured the Assyrian capital Nineveh in 612 BCE. This allowed them to establish a new monarchy. Nebuchadnezzar II finally defeated the Assyrians around 604 BCE, and …


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History: Ashurbanipal

Posted on Sun 03 January 2021 in history • Tagged with history, person

669 - 626 BCE- Ashurbanipal was one of the most notable kings of Assyria. He was ruler when the Babylonians revolted against Assyrian rule. As Ashurbanipal focused on the Babylonian conflict, Egypt was able to free itself from Assyrian rule. Thus the Assyrian empire disintegrated just after the reign of Ashurbanipal …


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Alexander Hamilton's Education

Posted on Mon 28 December 2020 in news • Tagged with history

One of the greatest writers in history was effectively home schooled and self educated. The Education of Alexander Hamilton


History: Assyrians

Posted on Sun 27 December 2020 in history • Tagged with history, people

The Levant Region- 750- 605 BCE -- Assyria was the first iron age empire. The Assyrians were able to seize power after the destruction of the Hittites. Assyrians were a semitic speaking people, with origins on the Arabian peninsula. The Assyrians were known to be very harsh rulers. They used iron …


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Apple Torte - "No Sugar" Cookie Crust

Posted on Fri 25 December 2020 in food • Tagged with yule, christmas

Apple Torte

"No Sugar" Cookie Crust!


Protein Oats, Eggs and Gingersnap

Posted on Thu 24 December 2020 in food • Tagged with yule, fitness

Protien Oats

The perfect post workout breakfast.

I had a great workout where I just took my time and focused on form and technique. I was able to lift what I was never able to lift before. It feels like a Christmas miracle!