"Dust always blowing about the town, Except when sea-fog laid it down, And I was one of the children told Some of the blowing dust was gold... ~ excerpt from A Peck of Gold, Robert Frost A universal symbol of luxury and value, Gold's true worth lies in its less publicized qualities: malleable and durable, heavy and soft, fragile and strong, pure gold is durable, non-reactive, and resistant to corrosion, oxidation, rust, and tarnish. No wonder Gold is considered a "Noble" meta

The Art of Learning My parents instilled a deep appreciation for learning from an early age. Education was highly prized in my family; my mother earned her LCSW from the University of Michigan with a focus on children with special needs. My father designed a five-year accreditation program in Architecture at Andrews University, one of the only two such programs in Michigan at that time. My eldest sister Margaret dedicated herself to over a decade of education and training to