With lots of time for reading and research on my hands, here’s my take on Trump’s wet dream for acquiring Greenland. Trump’s Points - Some Counter Points Greenland has vast, rare earth mineral deposits that will make Greenlanders and the USA rich. While Greenland likely contains significant resources, 80% of the landmass remains geologically unassessed due to ice coverage. Review the data on the Greenland Mineral Resources webpage . Current quantitative data comes only from a

We spent several wonderful days exploring Arizona's high country around Cottonwood, Sedona, and Jerome. The weather was perfect for fishing, hiking, and rockhounding, and we even managed to enjoy a picnic-style Thanksgiving celebration surrounded by the stunning red rocks. Our time in Arizona wasn't without its challenges—Lola had a brief health scare that required a quick detour for veterinary care (she's doing fine now!), and we faced some surprisingly harsh weather as we h

Oldest Settlement in North America - Taos Pubelo Taos Pueblo near Taos, New Mexico—a living community that's been continuously inhabited for over a thousand years. These adobe structures stand as the oldest continuously inhabited communities in all of North America. Walking these ancient pathways and stepping inside the pueblo dwellings was a humbling experience. We were surrounded by the same sights and smells that people experienced here centuries before Columbus ever saile