The Pickled Prepper
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Inflation and Supply Chain Problems Rise Above the Fold

We are reaching that inflection point where inflation and supply chain problems can no longer be brushed under the rug.
A black bear sow and her cubs.

Forget the Raccoon, the Bears are Here

This is a perfect example of why you should never let your guard down. The bears showed up two days after I had relaxed because our mystery visitor was just a raccoon.
Chicken and Turkey could be in short supply next month.. Claudio Schwarz on Unsplash/

Meat and Poultry Shortages Could Surge in November

A meat industry insider predicts more shortages will come as vaccine mandates force meat processors and packers to fire employees.
Imagine a modern city like this in Lebanon without power for days. No elevators, no light, no heart, dying cell phones.

Power Outages; They’re Not just for the Third World Anymore

Power outages used to be something other countries had, or they were caused by a storm. This winter, we may be facing heat and power outages due bad policy decisions.
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The Systematic Destruction of the Economy Continues

When everything the government does seems to make inflation higher and the economy worse, you have to ask yourself: Are they doing it on purpose?
A U.S. F35 stealth fighter.

China Threats Toward Taiwan Hit New Heights

China has Taiwan on its mind and in its sights. it's not a question of if they will invade, but when and how high a price they are willing to pay.
Working with young plants in a greenhouse. Image by Ekaterina Ershova from Pixabay.

My Wife has been Bitten by the Prepping Bug

Some preppers complain about unsupportive spouses, but I've never had that problem. Lately, my wife is becoming quite gun ho.
A fire burning inside our Fisher Stove

How Will You Stay Warm in a Winter Power Failure?

A gasoline shortage means you can't drive, but a natural gas shortage means people might freeze to death. Do you have a back up heat source?
Fiat currency from around the globe

How to Survive Hyperinflation: Venezuela Cuts Six Zeros From its Currency

What will you do when it costs $100 to buy a soda and gas is over $300 a gallon? Better plan now to survive hyperinflation.
The supply chain is crumbling

How to Shorten Your Personal Supply Chain

As the supply chain crumbles and threatens to collapse, you can take steps to ensure your personal supply chain is in better shape.