Monthly Archives: September 2026

Eiffel Tower and the Seine, Paris

Posted on September 19, 2026 by Joel D. Hirst

Paris does abide. The last time I was in France was for my sister in law’s wedding, in Grenoble in 2019 I think. Before then, it was for a few days with my wife and my other sister in law, … Continue reading →

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9/11 @ 25

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Joel D. Hirst

For about ten years I fought in the “War on Terror”. My work was in three theaters, all in Africa (Uganda, Mali, Nigeria) against ISIS, Al Shabbab, Al Qaida and Boko Haram. I mapped jihadi movements throughout the Lake Chad … Continue reading →

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Colorful Castle

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Joel D. Hirst

I did a second one of these, more colorful. Which do you prefer? https://www.artpal.com/joeldhirst?i=319328-51

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A Novel on Aristotelian Islam

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Joel D. Hirst

During the early days of the Islamic caliphate, around the 8th and 9th centuries, the Arab Muslim world was at the peak of civilization. These are the days when Europe was still in its dark ages, brought about by the … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Castle

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Joel D. Hirst

This one is entirely from my imagination. I’ve been fascinated with castles for my lifetime. I would own one, and become lost there in its legends and histories, if I could. https://www.artpal.com/joeldhirst?i=319328-50

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