My fascination with history just got bigger
As I mentioned in my last post, I was deciding on pursuing my masters of arts degree in history. Well, today I registered for my first class. HIST 500 Historical Research Methods.
I am 60. it is 2026 and I have registered at American Public University (online) to work towards my MA in History. One class at a time that I plan on paying for out of my pocket (OK, from gig money I make performing on the weekends). I am excited and nervous at the same time, just like I was 16 years ago.
This is a new adventure. My reasoning is because I plan on retiring in 3 years (if I sell back my Army time) and would like to teach as a part-time job to supplement my government pension and my weekend gig money. MA is pretty much required for that. So, we shall see how this transpires. First class begins September 7, 2026
I am 60. it is 2026 and I have registered at American Public University (online) to work towards my MA in History. One class at a time that I plan on paying for out of my pocket (OK, from gig money I make performing on the weekends). I am excited and nervous at the same time, just like I was 16 years ago.
This is a new adventure. My reasoning is because I plan on retiring in 3 years (if I sell back my Army time) and would like to teach as a part-time job to supplement my government pension and my weekend gig money. MA is pretty much required for that. So, we shall see how this transpires. First class begins September 7, 2026.
I have also gotten knee deep in a project called "Rook and Rune Press LLC" which is and asset engine for historical fiction & research that transforms rigorous historical research into enduring intellectual property. We publish history that is meticulously researched, clearly written, and enjoyable to read.
I created a very good backing system along witha RAG system to provide accurate and detailed historical information from sourced data.
This is still in the growing stages, but I plan to release a PDF writers guide: "The Burning of Lawrence: A Writer’s Guide to the 1863 Massacre" Not a textbook. This is a high-fidelity, rigorously sourced reference PDF designed specifically for writers. Extracted from primary sources and mapped using our proprietary RAG system, this guide provides the hour-by-hour timeline, civilian survival tactics, and sensory details you need to bring Bleeding Kansas to life.
So, history is back with a vengence in my life!