Discovering Gold Today In Calaveras County

During the great California gold rush of the 1840's and 50's, a huge amount of gold was discovered, dramatically changing the lives of vast numbers of people. But that was over 160 years ago. Could a couple today discover gold on their old gold rush property?

Love And Sorrow Are One

"I can't stand the pain," Doris cried out as tears ran down her cheeks. "I don't know if I can go on."

"I understand," replied her 75 year old minister as he listened to her describe the recent passing of her husband Bob, after 42 years of marriage.

Through The Eyes Of Sammy Sparrow

"I spread my little wings," he thought to himself. "And with the next gentle breeze I soar into the air, free to live my life.

"Success Waits For No-One"

"I'm in a hurry," the voice called out. "Get out of my way."

The Life Of A Leaf

Dear Reader: This is an inspired piece presented to you exactly as it was presented to me.

You Are A Blessing To Us

Last week Gloria turned 34 years old and she is sometimes depressed with her life.

Hanging With Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson is renowned in U.S. history, particularly as a Founder of the nation, the primary writer of The Declaration of Independence and as the third U.S. President. He is known the world over for his writings on democracy and of the rights of man.

However, largely ignored in history is that he was a large slave holder on his Virginia plantation, freed none of his slaves, took one early teen slave, Sally Hemings and fathered her children, and later he went broke, requiring a government bailout to keep his plantation.

This morning between 3 am and 4 am, the following discussion took place with Jefferson and I wrote his words down. What you will see is unedited and are just as those words were expressed.