President Lincoln’s Cottage: Where History Found a Moment to Breathe

Exterior of President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington, D.C. — historic Gothic Revival architecture under summer sky.

There’s something strangely peaceful about a place that once carried the full weight of a nation’s grief.When I turned through the gates of President Lincoln’s Cottage, I didn’t expect to find serenity. I expected formality, fences, and signs that said Do Not Enter. What I found instead was a quiet hilltop retreat — and the … Read more

TMP Origins: The Ghostly Secrets of the National Archives

The front of the National Archives Building outside in Washington DC from across the street.

Washington, D.C. – 2013 & Still on the List In 2013, I stood in front of the National Archives during a business trip that would later help spark the idea for TMP Origins. It wasn’t a sightseeing adventure — just me stealing a sliver of time between conference sessions. Two quick photos from the sidewalk … Read more