Author Archives for Jim Riley

About Jim Riley

James Riley is the owner/operator of Riley's Farm in Oak Glen, California and a senior partner in Colony Bay Productions. The father of six children, Riley performs "Patrick Henry" and supervises a living history program visited by hundreds of thousands of school children. He holds a degree in history from Stanford University.

Finding Our Way Back at Christmas..

December 24, 2025 3:56 pm Published by Jim Riley Leave your thoughts

Merry Christmas Thank you, first of all: If you are reading this, you’re probably one of the people who saved... View Article

The Good, The Bad, and the Blessing

December 7, 2025 12:44 pm Published by Jim Riley 7 Comments

The Good.. I have come to the conclusion that — whatever you think about God, evolution, the universe, existence —... View Article

The “illegal order” thing is now super cool!

November 28, 2025 4:59 am Published by Jim Riley 10 Comments

Catch that, soldier, policeman, G-man, prosecutor? It’s time to remember there really are orders that are both illegal and immoral.... View Article

Trust, But Verify..

November 8, 2025 12:21 am Published by Jim Riley 5 Comments

Most of us need some sort of “institution” to make sense of the world. Think about who you lean on. ... View Article

A Pageant, With Banners and Spears..

November 2, 2025 1:43 pm Published by Jim Riley Leave your thoughts

Taking it all in.. I’ve checked with other, old-guy friends.  This is a thing: when we see a young couple... View Article

Crisis Update AND Gold Rush Science!

May 1, 2025 8:22 am Published by Jim Riley Comments Off on Crisis Update AND Gold Rush Science!

Help Us Stay in California! A Wild GOLD Story Jim Riley from Riley’s Farm here, with a little  Gold Rush... View Article