Category Archives: gold

Changing Direction

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Carol Buchanan

Last week I mentioned on Facebook that I would be announcing a change in my writing direction today. I hope no one thought I might decide not to write any more stories of courageous people forced to make dangerous choices … Continue reading →

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Absent Law, What Then?

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Carol Buchanan

I’ve been offline most of two weeks. On Twitter and Facebook, the twin steeds of my online Roman ride, that’s, like, eternity, man. When I remount, I expect to have to rebuild relationships and re-introduce myself to the Web-iverse. I … Continue reading →

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The Dollar Fights Back

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Carol Buchanan

Daniel Stark, the protagonist of Gold Under Ice struggles to free himself and his mother and siblings from his father’s legacy of debt and disgrace. Unable to find a better way to do this and return to Montana and the … Continue reading →

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The Cannons’ Echo: Gold & the Greenback

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Carol Buchanan

I’ve been riding the roller-coasters of gold and the greenback this week, feeling my heart tripping as the dollar loses value and gold soars. Gold rising against the greenback reminds me of the how the two monies rose and fell … Continue reading →

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The Cannons’ Echo: Montana Money

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Carol Buchanan

In Utah, gold and silver coins are considered legal tender, which means they are acceptable as payment for debt. As of this writing (Friday, April 15, 2011) an ounce of gold is worth $1,486.37, but a $50 gold coin has … Continue reading →

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