The Civil War Diaries of John Newton Prentice: A Union Soldier’s Daily Record from Fort Donelson to Sherman’s March to the Sea

Personal Introduction from Scott Prentice (Great-Grandson of John Newton Prentice)My name is Scott L. Prentice, and I am the great-grandson of John Newton Prentice, a Union soldier who served in Company A of the 57th Illinois Volunteer Infantry from 1861 to 1865.Like so many in our family, military service runs deep in our blood. My great-grandfather answered President Lincoln’s call … Read More

I’m A Cowboy: Songs Along the 6,000-Mile Great American Heartland Tour

I’m A Cowboy: Songs Along the 6,000-Mile Great American Heartland Tour By Scott L. PrenticeThere’s nothing quite like the open road to remind you how big this country is — and how small we are in the grand scheme of it all. Over the past few months, I’ve put more than 6,000 miles under the wheels of my Entegra Ethos … Read More

Great American Heartland Tour – Update July 2026

Our current Mileage Log and Stops: April 2026 Start Odo: 4168 1-6       Mike and Annie’s 7-11     Oscar Scherer State Park 12       John and Theresa girls 13-17   Myakka State Park 18        Inlets (John Young) Surgery 19-21  Tommy’s (Eustis – Mt. Dora) 22-23   Alexander Springs Ocala State Park 24-25 … Read More

Keepsake from the Prairie: The Little Book That Found Me

A Keepsake from the Prairie: The Little Book That Found Me and I Produced It Into A Song Many years ago, as a young boy roaming the prairies with my mother, I learned to love the stories hidden in forgotten places. She’d take me antique hunting across the windswept landscapes of Wyoming and later South Dakota—places where time seemed to … Read More

Journey – The Start of A Musical Journey

Journey: Our Sonic Compass for The Great American Heartland Tour The song “Journey” by Electric Veiled Orchestra (EVO) has emerged as our guiding light and serene soundtrack while preparing for an ambitious five-month odyssey: The Great American Heartland Tour. This atmospheric lo-fi track, with its warm synths, soulful instrumentation, and calming waves of sound, perfectly encapsulates the essence of setting … Read More

CODTV

#CODTV was the new Florida license plate the state coincidentally issued us for our new 2025 Ethos Entegra 20T. Andrea and I both laughed! I thought I can use that! Somehow, I will work it into our journey or conversation somehow. Cod, is one of my favorite fish by the way, but we can do something better than that. I … Read More

The Great American Heartland Tour – 2026

Greetings! I’m officially announcing our tour! The Great American Heartland Tour – 2026 In the summer leading into America’s historic Semiquincentennial—the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding—Scott Prentice, Executive Director of BioChecked™, embarks on an epic five-month odyssey across the heartland of the United States. Joined by his partner and assistant, Andrea West, this journey is more than a road … Read More

Mastering Life’s Rhythm: The Divide-by-Three Framework with Goal-Setting and Minimalist Living

Mastering Life’s Rhythm: The Divide-by-Three Framework with Goal-Setting and Minimalist Living In our fast-paced world, where distractions pull us in every direction and the pressure to “do more” never seems to let up, finding a sustainable way to manage time, set goals, and live intentionally can feel like an elusive dream. But what if there was a simple, elegant system … Read More

Was He Who He Said He Was?

Was He Who He Said He Was? By Scott Prentice In the quiet hours of study, when the world’s noise fades and the pages of Scripture turn under a single lamp, I’ve often paused to wonder: What if the foundation stones of our faith aren’t as solid as we’ve been taught? For years, I’ve immersed myself in the life and … Read More