by Amanda Read Sheik | Dec 19, 2010 | Journal, Reminiscences, The Washington Times Communities
My uncle’s return from Afghanistan inspired this little tribute to the troops. As children in an American military family, my siblings and I were aware of the sacrifice that soldiers and their families make during active duty – especially during war. But the war...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Dec 6, 2010 | Politics, The Washington Times Communities, World Views
On December 1, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear (D) held a press conference to unveil plans for a theme park inspired by one of history’s most mysterious epic structures: Noah’s Ark. Titled “Ark Encounter”, the proposed privately funded $150 million for-profit project...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Dec 3, 2010 | Literary Projects, Luke Historians, World Views
Last year, I introduced my original idea for Luke Historians. But after an exciting year of expansive writing opportunities, I decided to modify the LH mission with the huge goal of eventually becoming a publishing and media company that explores the intersection of...