A Modern Hotan Jade Market
My favorite intrepid modern Chinese explorer, Yan, stops at a market for black jade in Hotan.
Three Strands Braid Together
A five-thousand-year-old love triangle continues. Three roles repeat across centuries and countless miles—the Dreamer, the Protector, the Destroyer.
This time, the Dreamer knows enough to choose
Lives of Alara – a novel
For a limited time, the beta edition of Lives of Alara is free — no code, no cost.
A Legacy of Horse Farming
https://livingwellwithjennifer.com/blog/kanecountyhorses
Over a century ago rich gentleman farmers from Chicago became enamored with horses. Within a couple of generations, breeding race horses was big business. By the early 21st century, horse racing was no more in Illinois. But even today, there is no shortage of horse lovers, focused more on casual riding or dressage than racing.