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This painting of a rooster belonged to my dad... his favorite, actually. It’s a watercolor by Noel Rosalez from 1982. I was only six when...

Keeping an interesting coin as a "pocket piece," to have with you and show off to others, has a long tradition. President Theo...

I baked a cake today. Nothing dramatic... just me in the kitchen doing my usual stuff. I wasn’t trying to make it a whole production. I ...

My first purchase of the year is a 1/10 oz American Gold Eagle, which I picked up for $530.79. As always, I’m documenting my stacking jou...

After the rains, I brought my car to the car wash, mostly because the mud on the doors was starting to look like a topographical map. I p...

Four months ago, I received my US Mint first subscription to the Comic Art and Medallion SUPERMAN, shown HERE. The U.S. Mint has embarked...

This bonsai has been with me for years now. It came from the other house in Sacramento. Somehow it made the move with me, and it’s still ...

What would a good pocket silver? Although pocket coins like the Morgan or Peace dollar coin are very popular, others may think that using...

I like to keep the guest room minimal and uncluttered. A low‑profile bed, only essential pieces of furniture, no wall decor, and no curta...

I picked up this coin... as you can see, the date on the invoice is late November 2025. Staying true to my passion, whenever a new coin c...

If you’ve followed me for any length of time, you already know that I have a fig tree. I planted it a few years ago, and ever since then,...

Are you ready for this? Here is another one! Yup! I bought it on presale. How much is today? With the premium, it is $551.20. I alway...

Last year, I got this silver coin on a pre-sale... my first 2026 silver coin. I paid $64.91 for the Year of the Horse. I figured that pr...

Last night I made chicken porridge with chicken, chayote squash, and rice. and honestly, it hit the spot in a way only a warm, simple dis...

I picked up a 1/10 oz American Gold Eagle as part of my December DCA plan. I was a little on edge when I hit the buy button. Gold prices ...

My friends picked me up at home at 4:30 pm, just early enough that there was still a little light left in the sky. It didn’t last long th...

Whenever I'm short on the minimum for free shipping, I just add some U.S. Constitutional silver into the order. Instead of wasting money...

$215. That’s what I paid for this silver reverse‑proof two‑coin set on subscription. Every time I say that number out loud, I have to la...

They cleared the space. Not everything — the big pieces remained in place. Dining table, sofas, TV, and stand...

I’m genuinely thrilled to own a 1 oz American Gold Buffalo — something that would’ve been way out of reach if the gold‑to‑silver ratio ha...

I made corned beef soup, and honestly, it hit the spot in the best way. It was one of those meals born from a craving for something warm,...

I came away with two gold coins and some dollars from my trade of silver for gold at my local coin shop. I was pleased with my first tra...

For those who know me, and as I said many times in the past, my ultimate goal is gold. With a small budget for precious metals a month, I...

January is a good time to reflect on how my year has been and what I would do moving forward. It is an opportunity think about how I coul...

There are some new coins that I have not featured yet. And this is one of them. 2024 Australia Myths & Legends: 1 oz Silver Four Gua...

@elizabethbit and @silvertop are my favorite couple in Hive. I admire them not because they try to be admirable, but because they live wi...

My sorority sisters insisted on having a Christmas get-together at my place. I reminded them that we just celebrated in the Bay Area, but...

I received this package last week from my Secret Santa! Being well-behaved, I placed it under the Christmas tree, and I waited patiently....

The Nativity scene is used all over the world in private residences, commercial establishments, and places of worship to commemorate the ...

Displaying the Nativity scene is a loved Christmas tradition for many Christian families, as it is with me. I have a treasured keepsake n...