Inventors Corner
Inventor Daydreaming
I could think of a million things to daydream about. It’s in our DNA as humans to transplant ourselves to another reality that would miraculously grant us the perfect happiness. I defy anyone to claim that an alternate reality replacing their existing perceptions do not occur at least once a day.
What an opener…what’s the point? The point is simple…transplanting our minds into an improved environment or condition is the lifeblood that drives humanity forward. Day dreami
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Oct 7th 2025
Lessons at Emigrant Peak: A Hiking Story from Paradise Valley
My experience hiking the Montana trails of Yellowstone and Paradise Valley is nothing short of exhilarating. The scent of deep forest fir trees and moss-covered rock formations leaves an intoxicating memory long after the trail is behind you.
The poem “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost often comes to mind when I’m forced to make a quick decision about diverging trails. While the metaphor is about life choices, I relate it to the thrill of exploring unknown pathways and addin
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May 6th 2025
25 Years of Innovation: The ACM® Wallet Story
By James Allen, Inventor of the ACM®Wallet
I write this Tribute of Thanks to our ACM Wallet users around the world — your support over these past 25 years has helped spread the word and introduce people to what we believe is the best wallet ever invented.
Why do I say it's the best? Because the ACM was the first — and still the only — mechanical wallet that allows you to select each card individually while protecting them from damage.
Back in 1999, I had an idea for a wall
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Apr 23rd 2025
Firefighting at 72: Defying Age and Serving Community
An Unbelievable Journey
If you had told me when I was much younger that I would be a firefighter at 72 years old, I would never have believed it.
Here I am… still a valuable asset to the fire department I belong to. Maybe this isn't for everyone, but for me, it gives purpose in serving my community.
I joined eight years ago, encouraged by a friend and neighbor. We were attending the local Firemen’s Ball, a fundraiser supporting our fire department. When he suggested we sign up
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Apr 4th 2025
Skiing in Montana 'till 80 & Beyond
Skiing is, in my opinion, the ultimate outdoor experience—fresh air, exercise, and socializing all rolled into one exhilarating sport.
When I first learned to ski, I was no spring chicken. At the ripe old age of 28—which, believe me, is considered late to start—I took on the challenge.
All I can remember from that first day is tumbling down the slopes, gripped by fear and completely out of control. I was with a group of friends who were avid skiers. They felt sorry
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Mar 10th 2025