About Me: Your History Teacher by James Draper

Hometown Roots

draperjay2 — 2024-04-30 02:57:57 UTC

I was born and raised in Fayetteville, Arkansas. I spent my childhood working on my family's farm for my Father and Uncle. I love Northwest Arkansas.

U.S. Military Service

draperjay2 — 2024-04-30 02:57:57 UTC

After high school I joined the U.S. Army and volunteered as a Paratrooper. I spent four years in Alaska. As a southern boy from Arkansas, I will attest that yes, Alaska is cold and yes, jumping out of a plane in winter is very cold. I was honorably discharged at the end of 2021.

Still Farming

draperjay2 — 2024-04-30 02:57:58 UTC

To this day I still help out on the Farm from time to time. I find it to be peaceful, productive, and therapeutic during the times when I'm not banging on a piece of farm equipment with a wrench.

draperjay2 — 2024-04-30 19:40:34 UTC

Just south of the arctic circle. (JAN 2021)

draperjay2 — 2024-04-30 19:49:31 UTC

Here are some of my cows.

Aviation

draperjay2 — 2024-04-30 20:06:31 UTC

I am a student pilot and I've also been looking into the paramotor/paraglider scene. This hobby is especially expensive so I don't get to indulge it as much as I would like.