THIS GRANDPA BLOGS

It’s Not About the Bike : My Journey Back to Life by Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong’s memoir, “It’s Not About the Bike,” is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of resilience.

September 7, 2023 Audiobook / AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Christopher Andrew / Espionage / European History / GENRE / Historical / History / Military Fiction / Nonfiction / Politics / Russia / Russian History / Vasilli Mitrokhin

Inside the KGB: A Review of the Mitrokhin Archive Book

Discover the truth behind the Mitrokhin Archive book and explore KGB secrets, Cold War espionage, and Soviet intelligence operations.

September 4, 2023 AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / British Literature / Christopher Andrew / Espionage / European History / GENRE / Historical / History / Nonfiction / Politics / War

Defend the Realm: A Comprehensive Look at MI5’s Authorized History

Defend the Realm offers an in-depth look at MI5’s history, revealing secrets of espionage, counter-terrorism, and national security.

August 28, 2023 American History / AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / GENRE / History / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Stephen E. Ambrose / World War II

Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest by Stephen E. Ambrose

In the annals of World War II literature, “Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest” by Stephen E. Ambrose stands as an iconic testament to the triumph of brotherhood, courage, and resilience.

August 24, 2023 AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / David Alvarez / Espionage / GENRE / History / Nonfiction

Spies in the Vatican: Espionage and Intrigue from Napoleon to the Holocaust by David Alvarez

Spies in the Vatican by David Alvarez, is a meticulously researched and riveting journey into the hidden realm of Vatican espionage.

August 23, 2023 AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Espionage / GENRE / History / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Politics / Reference / Richard J. Aldrich / Science / War

GCHQ by Richard Aldrich

“GCHQ” by Richard Aldrich offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the UK’s Government Communications Headquarters and its pivotal role in intelligence and security operations.

August 3, 2023 GADGETS / REVIEWS / SHOPPING

A Budget-Friendly iPad Pencil: An Alternative to Apple’s Original

Are you an iPad user looking for a reliable and versatile stylus that is a budget-friendly iPad Pencil alternative? Look no further than the GOOJODOQ GD13!

March 25, 2023 CYCLING / SHOPPING

Locking Your Bicycle

A bike lock can deter thieves from attempting to steal your bike, and if they do try, it can slow them down and make it more difficult for them to succeed.

March 20, 2023 GADGETS / SHOPPING

Smartphone Vlogging Setup for 2023

Smartphones make it easy to start vlogging. Most modern smartphones have cameras that are capable of producing high-quality video footage.

January 24, 2023 BOOKS

Goodreads 2022 Reading Challenge

The Goodreads Reading Challenge for 2022 is my fifth year of tracking the books that I have read. I stuck to my goal of reading fifteen (15) books and was able to read thirty-one (31)!

August 3, 2022 BOOKS

GOODREADS 100 BOOKS YOU SHOULD READ IN A LIFETIME

This GOODREADS 100 BOOKS YOU SHOULD READ IN A LIFETIME list was created and voted on by avid readers. Goodreads is a social network site where members find and review books. I use the site also to track the books that I have read ever since I have joined the reading challenge way back in 2018. It is a great way to get recommendations and see what your friends are reading.

January 17, 2022 BOOKS

Goodreads 2021 Reading Challenge

Goodreads 2021 Reading Challenge is my fourth year of tracking my reading. This time, I was able to read twenty-three (23) books!

December 31, 2021 GADGETS / SHOPPING

Best Gaming Chairs in the Philippines

Gaming chairs are designed for people who have to sit in one place for long hours. The Esports culture best fits into this category. Since work culture has evolved, even companies have started to adapt to using gaming chairs.

August 29, 2021 DIY / GADGETS

I built a Desktop PC for Photo and Video Editing with the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X for PHP58K

AMD Ryzen 7 Desktop PC build for my daughter’s photo rendering and video editing projects. Did I say she uses it for gaming too?

February 9, 2021 BOOKS

Goodreads 2020 Reading Challenge

Goodreads 2020 Reading Challenge is my third year of tracking the books that I am reading. I stuck to my goal of reading fifteen (15) books. Unfortunately, I was able to read thirteen (13) books only.