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COVID-19 healthcare worker

Lessons from the Past as COVID-19’s Second Wave Strikes

As the second wave of COVID-19 sweeps across the U.S. and Europe, what can we learn from the second wave of the Spanish Flu?
Map with COVID-19 icon. Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay

Huge COVID Spike Cause Lockdowns in U.S. to Explode

As COVID-19 growth rate doubles in the U.S. since November 1, the threat of lockdowns explode, especially in Blue states.
High priced ammo

In Prepping, as in Life, Timing is Everything

When you look at prepping as a marathon rather than a sprint, you can time your purchases to take advantage of market lows and save money.
Comparing an urban row house to a country homestead

What’s Best for You: Urban Prepping vs Country Prepping

Urban prepping is not only possible, its where many preppers start out, but should it be the final destination on your prepper journey?
Woman bathing. Photo by bruce mars via Unsplash

How to Develop a Gravity-Fed Spring Water System Like Ours

Our gravity-fed water system gives us free, clean water even when the power is out or in a post-SHTF situation.
Mask wearer serving coffee. Photo by Vince Fleming on Unsplash.

Cancel Thanksgiving and Christmas – COVID-19 is Back

Don't be surprised if your governor or your mayor wants you to cancel your holiday plans and limit who you see at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Chart from the New York Times showing COVID-19 case growth

November 9: COVID-19 Cases Spike in U.S., Europe as Vaccine Hopes...

Europe is leading the surge in coronavirus cases, but the U.S. is seeing cases climb as well, as this chart from the New York Times shows.
Nothing heats like wood!

Prepper Diary November 8: The Joy of Wood Heat

As the weather turns cooler, Pete fires up his wood stoves to take the mountain chill out of the evening air.
President Trump

Trump’s Downfall was… Trump Himself

The Republicans performed well, but apparently some people could not bring themselves to vote for an abrasive president who made more enemies than friends.
Propaganda

When The News is Propaganda and What to do About it

Its important to have multiple resources when you are evaluating the news. Don't fall for propaganda.