Category: My Thoughts
Why Do You Prep? (And How to Get Others to Even Care)
September 11, 2001 is burned into the memory of just about every American who was old enough to understand what was happening. For me, it hit differently than it might have for others. At 25, newly married, and freshly out on my own, it was the first time I truly understood that catastrophic things can…
Uh, oh. AI is Coming for my Blog
I try to keep the “behind the scenes stuff” of managing my blog away from you because, let’s face it, you probably don’t care. Honestly, most of the time I DON’T CARE because it’s either tedious or frustrating … and now the recent update of WordPress (the platform that I, and millions like me, use…
I’m Taking a Lengthy Break
Last week, I decided to take this week off from blogging because I need a break. But then I started to think about taking the last week in April off, too. At some point these thoughts turned into possibly taking the entire month off. But I’m not sure yet. The thing is that I’ve been…
Some Happy Prepping Thoughts for a Change
Yesterday morning, my wife and I were out walking the dogs like we do, a simple ritual that usually puts me in a better mood. Of course, being who I am, I couldn’t help but complain about the “state of the world,” which, as many of you know, hasn’t exactly been a ray of sunshine…
Should You Join a Prepper Group? Here are Several Thoughts to Consider
I’ve tried a few times to get involved with local preparedness groups. Many years ago, I put out feelers to start a prepping group in my area. People responded via email, seemed interested, but when it came time to actually meet up, nobody showed, lol. Eventually, I gave up. I also attempted to join a…
HOA Threats for Using Generator During Outage
I’m a rule follower. I always have been. I figure that there must be a good reason for a rule, or it wouldn’t exist. That said, I’m fully aware there are many outdated, illogical, and sometimes ridiculous “rules” and laws that are surely unnecessary. But of the rules we tend to live by these days,…
Gold and Silver at All-Time Highs, Yikes!
Gold and silver recently hit all-time highs, and I didn’t even realize they were heading towards the stratosphere. (At the time of this writing, silver is over $90 and gold is over $4600.) I haven’t bought precious metals in years, and honestly, I’m kicking myself a bit. Like many preppers, I purchased some gold and…
Merry Christmas! Plus, Why My Family Drives Me Nuts as a Prepper
First, Merry Christmas to you and yours. I truly hope you are doing well and that your family is well too. The older I get the more important my time has become to me, especially those moments with family that are difficult to come by as my kids age, health problems arise, and people move…
Will SNAP (Food Stamp) Cuts Collapse Society?
A reader recently asked me my thoughts on the SNAP (supplemental nutritional assistance program) cuts that took effect on November 1st. She asked if it could “crash the food and medical systems.” I told her that anything was possible, but I agreed with her that Congress would likely step in before it gets to that…
