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Coronavirus Report August 9: Five Million

The U.S hit 5 million cases of COVID-19 yesterday, meaning that about 1.6 percent of the population is known to have been infected.

August 8 Diary and Update: Firewood Follies

This weekend, we focused on how to obtain firewood at our new prepper property. We need the wood to heat the house and keep our electric bill low.

Prepper Diary August 6: Good News

My daughter texted me a picture of her boyfriend’s new Ford F150, and I was thinking, “Wow, about time he got a real vehicle.” ...

Coronavirus Report August 5: U.S. Cases Continue to Decline

The second wave of COVID-19 appears to be in retreat as cases decline and the curve drops from its mid-July peak.

Coronavirus Report August 4: To Vaccinate or Not to Vaccinate

A safe and effective vaccine will be a step forward, but far from a victory march in the battle against COVID-19.

August 3: Our First Step Towards Moving

We kicked off our move by renting a U-Haul and loading it with food and ammo. Dragging it up, over and around the mountains was a chore.

Coronavirus Report August 3: Global Growth Continues

While deaths and cases were down in the U.S., global cases of COVID-19 continue to expand.

Coronavirus Report August 2

Just a brief update today as we have no WiFi or cell signal, and I had to drive into town to get the latest...

Coronavirus Report August 1: A Look at July

July was the worst month in our battle against coronavirus, with almost 2 million new cases in the U.S. and 7 million worldwide.

How to Use a Generator During a Power Outage

As Hurricane Isaias heads towards Florida and the Southeast, we figured it was a good time to talk about how to use a generator during a power outage.