Monthly Archives: October 2014


9/11 Memorial and Museum, NYC

During the month I’m launching my new book, Borderlands USA, about a journey motivated by Sept. 11th, it seemed appropriate to visit NYC and see the 9/11 Memorial and Museum for the first time.  It was moving, beautifully done outside and in.  Here’s an overview, which starts outside and descends […]


book launch reading & photo exhibit

Come to the book launch, hosted by Earthdog Press, of Borderlands USA, with public readings and a one-night only photo exhibit of images from the journey by author Ben Batchelder. Signed paperback books will be on sale for only $10.   The Botanical Gardens are located at 2000 Convention Center […]