This is the screen I see when I log into Gemini, the AI model Google offers.

Blending the Human in the Machine: My Personal AI Experiment

AI wants to write this blog, but Pete refuses to let it! Plus, tricks and tips he has learned that can help you get the most from AI.
This is what AI imagines it looks like when the Coast Guard seizes an oil tanker.

Is Seizing Tankers an Act of Piracy, of War, or Neither?

U.S. forces seize tankers near Venezuela as the Trump administration orders a 'total blockade.' Is it piracy or an act of war? Find out what it means for your preps.
The Canadian Maple Leaf is a popular and instantly recognizable coin that contains .9999 fine silver. These are one-ounce coins.

Silver Rockets Past $67 to Another Record High

Silver rockets to a record $67.10/oz as the "Debasement Trade" accelerates. Pete explains why and what this mean for preppers.
Vacuum sealing a steel gun will minimize the chances it will rust by removing the oxygen and moisture that cause rust.

Can a Food Sealer Protect More than Food?

Pete tries to vacuum seal a handgun for long-term storage and considers other products that could benefit from the process.
Church security blends in with the congregation, which they help keep safe from a planned or random attack.

When Guns Make a Difference

The December 13 shooting at Brown University and the Hanukkah attack in Australia show why gun-free zones are dangerous and you need to be armed.
The Polaris Ranger does pretty well on snow roads like this one.

Early Cold and Snow, No Eggs, and Vacuum Sealers

A polar vortex, snow, ice, and short winter days mean slippery roads and fewer eggs on the homestead as temperatures reach the single digits.
your prepper pantry can never have too much food or too much variety. Just remember to rotate!

Take your Food Storage to the Next Level

Is your emergency food supply stuck on Spam and spaghetti? Discover ten often overlooked foods that will add critical nutrients and flavors to your food storage. Your family will thank you.
A soldier in a field of grain under missile contrails, representing the war in Ukrain

New Wars, Old Wars, and Future Wars

Does it seem like there are more wars than usual going on right now? Pete recaps the threats of old, new and future wars.
A roll of Franklin half-dollars that are 90 percent silver.

What the Debasement Trade is Telling Us

Have you heard of the debasement trade? We explain and tell you what it may mean for the economy and preppers.
A Christmas nativity scene, Photo by Al Elmes on Unsplash.

Showing some Black Friday Restraint

Pete is enticed by the many promotional black Friday emails he received but managed to show some restraint and focus on others.