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COVID-19 Death Toll Remains High

Deaths in the U.S. exceeded 2,000 again, which may squash public outcry at governors extending their stay home orders just as the Trump team announce their three-phase plan to reopen the economy.
Sam's Club is out of paper prroducts

Quarantine Day 34: We Make a Sam’s Club Run

I broke quarantine to go to Sam’s Club this morning and spend $350 of our stimulus check on food. Some things were better than expected, some worse, and a few surprised me. A full report follows.
The Peak

COVID-19 Deaths Set Another Record in U.S.

Death may be continuing to rise in the U.S., but this image reassures me that the peak is behind us. It took a more than a month to climb; it will take a long time to get back down.
a couple cooking dinner

Food Worries Grow as the Shutdown is Extended

I’ve been worried about food supplies well before the coronavirus disrupted things at the grocery store. Food storage should be the foundation of your preps.
Couple wearing facemasks

COVID Deaths Surge in U.S., UK

COVID-19 cases reported in the United States eclipsed 600,000 and global cases edged over 2 million as of this morning, April 15, 2020.
sick woman

Quarantine Day 32: COVID-19 Strikes a Family Friend

A week or so ago in this quarantine diary, I said that I knew someone who’s colleague at work had tested positive, but that is the closest we have come to it. That is no longer the case.
curve heads down

COVID-19 is in Retreat

While cases appear to be on the decline, it’s important to recognize that winning the battle is not equivalent to winning the war. The coronavirus remains a deadly enemy and if we let our guard down, it could claw its way back.
Pete's Bugout Bg

The Dirty Little Secret about Bugout Bags

Bugout bags are a great place to start your prepping, but they are just one step towards preparedness.
Quarantine Couch

Is the Peak Behind Us?

A drop in the number of new cases and deaths over the past 24 hours raises hope that the COVID-19 peak may be behind us.
homemade pizza

Quarantine Day 30

The coronavirus and the stay home stay safe movement is giving us the time we need to bake and make more meals from scratch. We're not rushing through meals, ready for the next project. It a small positive in the midst of the bad news.