Cutting the Cord – Everybody has to Grow Up
The world freaks out as Trump fulfills his promise to implement tariffs. Europe and China react negatively to having to grow up and pay their own way.
Hunger in the Appalachians
Hunger has been commonplace in the Appalachians for centuries. I ran into it first-hand the other day. Our future might hold more of it.
B-2 Stealth Bombers Movements Could Herald War with Iran
Is the U.S. threatening the Houthis or Iran by positioning seven B-2 stealth bombers within striking distance of the Middle East?
Buying Things on Sale and in Bulk
Prepping is a great excuse to take advantage of sales and buy in bulk to stock up. Just do so wisely and don't get carried away.
Are Rare Earth Minerals the New Oil?
For a century, wars were fought over oil and access to it. It looks like the next war may be fought over rare earth minerals.
What’s in Your Shopping Cart?
If the you-know-what is hitting the fan, do you have time to go shopping? Will UPS and Fedex still deliver? And if so, what should you order?
Setting up an IBC Tote as a Firefighting Tank
Preparing for the possibility of forest fires, we set up and test our first IBC tote. It holds 275 gallons of water we can use to fight brush fires.
Do Prepping and Hoarding go Together like Peas and Carrots?
People talk about hoarding like its a bad thing. Maybe it is if you can't control it, but stockpiling goes hand-in-hand with prepping.
Europe Rededicates itself to War in the Face of Peace
While Trump brings Putin to the Peace Table, Europe seems to be embracing the war. But as the EU re-invests in its military, the danger grows.
Channeling my Inner Locksmith to Upgrade my Security
How we renovated and updated the old gun safe that came with the house, including replacing the old mechanical combination lock with a better model.