Blog – Life, Reflections and Faith

10-06-2025 The Lowly Penny. Over the years, I explored many hobbies. Early on, I enjoyed metal detecting and later tried panning for gold. Those interests pushed me toward better gold extraction methods. I learned stream …

10-05-2025 Daydreams shape your thoughts. Do you ever think the unthinkable? People often imagine “what if” scenarios, winning millions, finding love, or escaping struggle. Yet money or marital status alone never guarantees happiness. Wealth makes …

10-04-2025 First impressions start instantly. Nonverbal communication accounts for most of our daily interactions, yet many leaders still rely solely on words. The first seven seconds you meet someone can set the tone for success, …

10-03-2025 Successful lessons are often ignored. Most of life’s secrets have already been taught. Yet most of us have either ignored or dismissed what we’ve heard. Some of that information has also been forgotten, and …

10-02-2025 Success begins with small steps. Do you want to shine brighter or gain more recognition? Maybe you are seeking meaningful change. Your assignment for success can provide a roadmap to clarity and progress. When …

10-01-2025 Life brings uncertainty daily. Do you ever feel uneasy about how events unfold around you? Life is rarely simple or easy. Stressful days arrive without warning. Yet being prepared helps us manage discomfort and …

09-30-2025 Fun starts with planning. You have probably heard the phrase, “Are we having fun yet?” It often reflects our desire for validation. Planning your adventure well ensures that the answer is yes. More importantly, …

09-29-2025 In the beginning. As a child, I remember writing a story about an imaginary adventure and feeling good about my accomplishment. Later in college, writing became an outlet for me to express, at times, …

09-28-2025 Writing becomes a daily challenge. Catching my breath often feels impossible when writing every day. Discipline demands focus even when creativity fades or motivation weakens. On those days, frustration grows, and it is easy …

09-27-2025 Franklin shines with natural treasures. My wife and I have made various road trips over the years seeking out adventure. One of the places we visited was Franklin, North Carolina. Nestled in the foothills of …

09-26-2025 Gold transforms food into luxury. The fascination with eating gold spans centuries, combining history, tradition, and modern indulgence. Pure 24-karat edible gold, refined to food-grade standards and mixed only with edible silver, is safe …

09-25-2025 A golden discovery changed everything. In 1892, the town of Goldfield, Arizona, was born from the discovery of a rich gold vein by J.R. Morse, Orrin Merrill, and C.R. Hakes. Within months, fortune seekers …

9-24-2025 Legends hold powerful allure. The mystery of discovery always carries intrigue, especially when treasure lies at its heart. Stories like Toms Baby highlight how fact and myth intertwine over time, often blending truth with …

09-23-2025 Direct mail floods your mailbox. Every year, more than 100 million trees are destroyed for bulk mail. That equals clear-cutting the Rocky Mountain National Park every four months. The environmental cost is staggering, but …

09-22-2025 Childhood joy in the mailbox. As a child, I remember the thrill of receiving something addressed only to me. That excitement felt like a true treasure in your mailbox. The anticipation of a package …

09-21-2025 Steamboats shaped America’s expansion. The Arabia treasures remind us how river travel shaped westward growth in the 1800s. The Missouri River, stretching over 2,300 miles, carried commerce and people. Yet, the river proved dangerous. …

09-20-2025 A bold idea took root. In 1913, Virginia Sohlberg, President of the Ladies Aid Society, proposed creating a time capsule. She shared the plan with Reverend Newton H. Royer while driving her electric car. …

09-19-2025 Turning Lead Into Gold The Philosopher’s Stone has fascinated minds for centuries. This mythical substance promised the power of turning lead into gold. Legends suggest that even great scientists like Sir Isaac Newton sought …

09-18-2025 Staying Toasty While You Hunt For me, whether I was treasure hunting or bird hunting in the winter, it always required preparation. Cold winds and frosty mornings can quickly end the fun. However, staying …

09-17-2025 Every generation leaves behind relics. A relic is something left from the past, with the word itself coming from the Latin reliquiae, meaning “remains.” Honestly, I think this means different things to different people. …