Above, some of the Franklin half dollars in my collection. Photo by Armand Vaquer. Last year, when I had a locksmith open a strongbox that h...

Above, Shin Godzilla made the list. Lists of "best of" things, especially of music and movies, are subjective. There can be no de...

The stuff that now passes as "music", particularly rock 'n roll, leaves me cold. So, to start off the week, here's a video...

Above, a stop at the GOCO Beast Barn during my drive. Photo by Armand Vaquer. After dinner and some rain this afternoon, I decided to take a...

The June-July issue of COINage magazine arrived in the mailbox this past week. As usual, it has useful information on coin collecting, incl...

Above, a 1976 gem proof Kennedy half dollar that contains 40% silver. Photo by Armand Vaquer. Paper money is subject to inflationary pressur...

Above, the then-Jackson Hole/Snake River KOA in 2019. Photo by Armand Vaquer. While working on this blog post on "greedflation", I...

Above, at the Ouray (Colorado) KOA last year. Photo by Armand Vaquer. In recent years, I have noticed a rise in RV park and campground price...

Above, Franklin and Kennedy silver half dollars. Photo by Armand Vaquer. A few months ago, I had a strongbox opened by a locksmith as the ke...

Over the years, the Democrat Party has been likened to either the Nazi Party of Germany or the communist parties of other nations. Those com...

Above, the 1985 Starcraft Starlite 16 on the Keene Ranch. Photo by Armand Vaquer. Pop-up campers (or tent trailers) are usually the starter ...

Above, the field after mowing. Photo by Armand Vaquer. Two days ago, I started mowing Barking Spider Acre. The recent rains have accelerated...

Above, one of the great ceremonial kivas in Chaco Canyon. Photo by Armand Vaquer. Chaco Culture National Historical Park is an interesting p...

Above, at Ventura Beach RV Park. They had good managers. Photo by Armand Vaquer. Since I bought my 2015 Winnebago Minnie Winnie, I have had ...

Above, Elvis Presley is buried between his grandmother and father. Photo by Armand Vaquer. The settlement of by the Presleys may have been r...

Since the spot price for silver has gone down, I have taken the opportunity to buy more of it. My latest purchase arrived on Monday. Much of...

Above, a 1945 Walking Liberty half dollar. Photo by Armand Vaquer. With more states (about ten of them) passing laws allowing gold and silve...

Above, approaching storm clouds. Photo by Armand Vaquer. Yesterday, I started to mow Barking Spider Acre. The recent rains have accelerated ...

Roswell still seems to be of great interest to extra-terrestrials or somebody. A strange-looking UFO was seen Wednesday over Roswell. It was...

Above, 2023 American Silver Eagle proof set. Photo by Armand Vaquer. When I bought my American Silver Eagle proof set at the National Money ...

Above, the Grand Circle will take travelers by the Hoover Dam. Photo by Armand Vaquer. If one is trying to figure out what to do for a summe...

USGS map. Grants, New Mexico is about 35 miles east of Jamestown. It sustained an earthquake last evening. From KRQE : NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A...

Above, Bela Lugosi's Dracula slot machine. Photo by Armand Vaquer. Following Larry Lucier's physical therapy session in Gallup last ...

Above, yours truly with then-Cibola County Sheriff Tony Mace at last year's Run for The Wall Flying J stop. This year's Run for The ...

Above, 1943 steel Lincoln pennies. Photo by Armand Vaquer. When I had a strongbox opened at a locksmith's last year, items inside includ...

Gold dipped below $2,000 and silver fell below $24.00 on Tuesday. Coin News reported: Precious metals declined on Tuesday, giving back more...

One can always predict with high certainty the knee-jerk reactions of liberals/Leftists to every shooting tragedy (as long as the full story...

The markets are now open and the COMEX spot market on silver is flat at best. Silver is still below $24.00/toz, but that's okay as this ...