Author Archives: thomasfarley01

About thomasfarley01

Freelance writer specializing in outdoor subjects, particularly rocks, gems and minerals.

The BLM Burro Creek Campground Near Wikieup, Arizona

Posted on May 11, 2019

PLEASE NOTE: As my August 1, 2019 book deadline draws near, I will not be posting as much at this site. Instead, consider following me on Instagram, from your smartphone or desktop. Handle: tgfarley https://www.instagram.com/tgfarley/ My Instagram account is fun … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam to Tim Lukaszewski by Paul Preston

Posted on May 7, 2019

PLEASE NOTE: As my August 1, 2019 book deadline draws near, I will not be posting as much at this site. Instead, consider following me on Instagram, from your smartphone or desktop. https://www.instagram.com/tgfarley/ My Instagram account is fun and easier … Continue reading →

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Time Well Spent

Posted on May 5, 2019

“The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.” Jack London Another friend has died. He used his time. Friend is such … Continue reading →

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Finishing The Book

Posted on May 5, 2019

PLEASE NOTE: As my August 1, 2019 book deadline draws near, I will not be posting as much at this site. Instead, consider following me on Instagram, from your smartphone or desktop. https://www.instagram.com/tgfarley/ My Instagram account is fun and easier … Continue reading →

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Goldfield Gemfield Gem Claims Update

Posted on April 17, 2019

PLEASE NOTE: As my August 1, 2019 book deadline draws near, I will not be posting as much at this site. Instead, consider following me on Instagram, from your smartphone or desktop. https://www.instagram.com/tgfarley/ My Instagram account is fun and easier … Continue reading →

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Revising Work From Overseas

Posted on April 17, 2019

In today’s interconnected world, editors may be asked to edit and revise the work of people for whom English is not their first language. While I am revising these writer’s efforts, I am humbled knowing I could never write in … Continue reading →

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What is Your Nom de Plume?

Posted on April 16, 2019

A nom de plume is a pen name or alias. Mine is Fresno Bob. I rarely use it but I like its obscurity factor. Fresno Bob is a character we never see in John Carpenter’s movie Escape From New York. … Continue reading →

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