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August 11 Report: 20 Million COVID-19 Cases
Colorful masks are a common sight in much of the U.S. and Europe. COVID-19 is changing our behavior, and not always for the better.
August 10 Report: Widespread Looting in Chicago
In an orchestrated attack on downtown Chicago, a caravan of cars poured into the city and looted stores on Miracle Mile and other neighborhoods.
Coronavirus Report August 9: Five Million
The U.S hit 5 million cases of COVID-19 yesterday, meaning that about 1.6 percent of the population is known to have been infected.
August 8 Diary and Update: Firewood Follies
This weekend, we focused on how to obtain firewood at our new prepper property. We need the wood to heat the house and keep our electric bill low.
Prepper Diary August 6: Good News
My daughter texted me a picture of her boyfriend’s new Ford F150, and I was thinking, “Wow, about time he got a real vehicle.” ...
Coronavirus Report August 5: U.S. Cases Continue to Decline
The second wave of COVID-19 appears to be in retreat as cases decline and the curve drops from its mid-July peak.
Coronavirus Report August 4: To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate
A safe and effective vaccine will be a step forward, but far from a victory march in the battle against COVID-19.
August 3: Our First Step Towards Moving
We kicked off our move by renting a U-Haul and loading it with food and ammo. Dragging it up, over and around the mountains was a chore.
Coronavirus Report August 3: Global Growth Continues
While deaths and cases were down in the U.S., global cases of COVID-19 continue to expand.
Coronavirus Report August 2
Just a brief update today as we have no WiFi or cell signal, and I had to drive into town to get the latest...