question: It was really neat to learn about this lighthouse . I guess it played a pretty big role in WWII . The folks here helped a lot of innocent merchant ships prevent getting blown up by German submarines on their way to Europe .
Q: What subject is the narrator learning about ?

answer: They are learning about history .

question: After a moment 's pause - a moment that stretched for an eternity - I 'd approach the bar and throw myself under it , supporting my bodyweight 's worth of iron and steel on my powerful shoulders . Squat downward , blast upward . Repeat .
Q: What is the writer doing ?

answer: Barbell squats .

question: Fall is the same way , a completely miserable area can look beautiful , but colors make the difference . Last night , the sky seemed as though it was something majestic and mysterious . Winter nights are always like that , and they always seem to bring a smile to my face . Whenever I see a sky like that , it automatically makes me feel calmer and makes me feel appreciative of what I ' m seeing .
Q: How would one choose to describe the narrator ?

answer:
The narrator is a lover of nature .