Why Silver Matters in Times of Uncertainty Silver has always been a practical hedge against economic instability. Unlike digital assets or paper promises, physical silver is tangible, durable, and universally recognized. In seasons of inflation, supply chain disruption, or currency volatility, silver offers everyday people a way to preserve value without relying on banks or […]
Saving Money Isn’t a Chore—It’s a Lifestyle Let’s be real: saving money gets a bad rap. People hear “budget” and immediately think “restriction.” But what if we flipped the script? What if saving wasn’t about cutting back—but about choosing freedom, flexibility, and peace of mind? Saving money as a lifestyle isn’t about deprivation. It’s about […]
Following is my life list of birds I’ve spotted and photographed. Click on each bird for details and more photos.
The weather was cool with an overcast sky that threatened rain that didn’t develop while I was there. Crowds were fairly light keeping most of the queues fairly short. Even so, since Mr. freeze was not yet open, nearly all the coaster riders were in the queue for Batman. Batman The Ride (1995) – B&M […]
Blogging surged into the online world in the mid‑1990s, transforming the way people expressed themselves on the Internet. In its earliest form, blogging was driven largely by personal journals, inspired writing, and raw, unfiltered reflections shared by everyday individuals. It was intimate, informal, and deeply personal. But the landscape has evolved dramatically since those early […]
Am reposting this video because it continues to encourage me. ———————————————————— I was blown away this evening watching Secretariat, and even more stirred by its theme song, It’s Who You Are, sung by AJ Michalka and written by Randall Wallace. What hit me wasn’t just the beauty of the film or the power of the […]
Bird watching or birding is a very popular hobby that includes the observation and study of birds. Because visual observation of birds is complemented with auditory observation, the term “birding” is more accurate. Birding is the second most popular outdoor activity in America, second only to gardening as the number-one recreation. For many people bird […]
I liked taking Trixie with me just about everywhere I went and introducing her to new adventures. One summer we went to the lake in Oklahoma with my sister Janet who chauffeured Trixie around on the golf cart. It was heart warming when they parked quite a distance away and when Trixie saw me calling […]
Interesting question, and one I’m sure many pet owners ask after losing a beloved pet. I hear people say they will see their passed away pets in heaven. Poets write about reuniting with pets in heaven. Are those just “comforting” thoughts or might there be something to it? Raises issues about the afterlife, heaven, and […]
Goal setting is the true secret to success in any area of life. But although setting a goal may seem simple, achieving it is usually another question altogether. Why is that? Because you will never achieve your goals unless you: (1) know exactly what you want, (2) are passionate about your goal, and (3) have […]
