A personal project about remembering, reflecting, and sharing the stories that matter—especially the little ones.
At Anthurian, history isn’t just about wars, presidents, or big events—it’s about the postcards my aunt sent, the way dad used to fix things, and how it felt watching the world change from my corner of it. This site is my attempt to collect and share those moments.
Why This Site Exists
Because memory is slippery. Because stuff that feels ordinary today might be fascinating tomorrow. Because the Internet is full of noise, and I wanted to carve out a quiet place for reflection, nostalgia, and curiosity.
What You’ll Find Here
Mostly stories and observations—sometimes about old tech, sometimes about family, sometimes about random things I’ve found in boxes or bookshelves. If it’s under the Blog tag, it’s a look back at something that’s stuck with me or made me wonder.
Stories
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I Still Believe in — and Anthurian Endorses — America
Originally posted to one of the older versions of Anthurian, I think these quotes are still appropriate today. A nation’s strength must be grounded in principles of justice, education, moral integrity, and a commitment to peace. “Observe good faith and justice towards all Nations; cultivate peace and harmony with all. Religion and Morality enjoin this…
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What were your favorite books or stories when you were a child?
As a kid, I devoured books like Where the Wild Things Are and Where the Sidewalk Ends, drawn to their sense of adventure and imagination. I loved getting lost in the chaos of Cars and Trucks and Things That Go, following every little detail on the pages, like a scavenger hunt for the best story.…
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Pumpkin Bread
Based on the original recipe from my grandmother, this is my own version that I’ve been making for a few years now. Each year I tweak it a little bit based on what squash is available but I normally use a combination of butternut, buttercup, and honeynut squashes. This recipe results in a moist, spiced…
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Halloween 2024 Movie List
Here we go again, folks! Time for the Halloween “spooky” movie marathon. Unlike in previous years, this year I tracked all the movies I watched, not just the ones I hadn’t seen before. Some of these films I’ve seen before but there are quite a few that are new to me. As I did last…
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Postcard: SS Santa Rosa
Built especially for Caribbean and South American cruises, the SS Santa Rosa was a passenger and cargo ocean liner built for the Grace Line. Launched in 1932, she was the first of four sister ships and her regular route included inter-coastal service between the east coast and the west coast of the US via the…
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Postcard: SS Queen Mary
Continuing the Postcard series, here is another old postcard from the vault: this time it’s the SS Queen Mary. At 1015.5ft in length and 118ft across, she could accommodate 3200 people and make the Atlantic crossing in 4 days.
