God’s Ingenious Insulators
With the onslaught of cold weather and the first major snowstorm having already slammed the northeast, I’m thankful to be a Virginian! I’m also thankful for warm clothing for when the temperature plunges here as it did in mid-November. Many synthetic materials have been developed for use as…
The Benefits of Foreign Investing
A few years back I remember hearing about the threat of foreign investors. At that time, several wealthy Europeans were buying up American farmland to such an extent that there were concerns regarding food security in the event of international conflict. In addition, the possibility of wide scale residential development…
The Roots of Thanksgiving
Most of us are looking forward to celebrating Thanksgiving this week and the official start of the holiday season. Turkeys, dressing, cranberry sauce, and gravy will soon come to a table near you! Although most Americans realize that Thanksgiving Day came from the Pilgrims in New England,…
Avoiding the World’s Mold
When I was in Colorado a few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to harvest a nice mule deer buck. Since this is possibly the only muley I’ll ever get, I took it to the taxidermist when I returned so that I can remember my western adventure for years…
We All Need A Break
Here we are in the middle of Black Powder season and the deer are really moving. Many fortunate hunters have already connected and others are attempting to bag their trophies. Each deer harvested is one less to jump in front of an automobile or to ravage a farmer’s crops. …
Colorado Hunts and Runts
Earlier this week, I returned from a hunting trip to Colorado and am thankful for the opportunity and experiences it provided. I’m also thankful for the mule deer that God blessed me with and I look forward to enjoying some steaks and admiring his antlers on the wall beside…
Columbus And The Flat Earthers
On Monday, we celebrate and recognize the European explorer credited with discovering America. On October 11, 1492, he and his crew sighted land on the western side of the Atlantic Ocean and they landed the next day on what we now know as San Salvador Island in the Bahamas. …
Squirrely Acrobats and Paranoid Bucks
With the arrival of October, many are heading into the woods in pursuit of big game. Squirrel and dove seasons have been in for several weeks and today marks the opening of archery season for deer, bear, and turkey. The drop in temperatures certainly is a welcome change as…
Monarchs Reflect Their Monarch
As we approach October, more and more orange and black butterflies flit by without a care in the world. These beautiful creatures are aptly termed Monarchs and they certainly reign as some of the most stunning insects in existence. What many do not realize is the incredible complexity…
Strengthened By Our Opposition
When my son, Allen, was in middle school, he started lifting weights at The Gym in Woodstock. Although his DNA never gifted him with extraordinary size or strength, his determination and disciplined workouts, combined with Roy Marshall’s coaching, maximized his ability. At one point, he held various state records…