Middle East Heats up as Iran Threatens Reprisals
Iran appears to be planning a larger attack on Israel, one it says "will surpass all expectations." Will this be much ado about nothing or lead to a worst-case scenario?
Big Improvements on the Homestead
Thanks to friends and helpful volunteers, we made huge strides cleaning up the homestead and getting a little closer to "normal" post Helene,
Election Prediction: The Downhill Slide will Continue
Even if Trump wins in a landslide, he may be able to slow the country's decline, but he won't be able to reverse it.
Five Weeks After the Deluge
It's been five weeks since Hurricane Helene roared ashore and dumped somewhere up to 30 inches of rain on the Appalachians. We still aren't over it, but we're moving on.
Top-Off Preps: Eight Things to do at the Last Minute
If you had 12 to 48 hours advanced warning for a disaster struck, what steps would you take to finalize your preps and get ready to survive?
Hurricane Recovery Snippets
A view from ground zero a month after Helene hit the Appalachians. There's still lots of damage, physical as well as emotional.
People are Worried About Election Week Violence
Washington, D.C., residents are planning to be out of town in case violence erupts in the days following the election.
Pluses and Minuses of Remote Locations
Living off the beaten track has pluses and minuses. It has definitely slowed our recovery, but we think the benefits outweigh the downside.
Guns and Trouble
A hurricane is far from the last threat we'll face in 2024 and the years to come. Some of the trouble may require guns to combat it.
Our Grid Power is Back!
The other night at dinner, my phone chimed. It was a message saying grid power had been restored. After confirming this was the case,...