A recent story floating around mainstream media regarding “modern-day nomads” reads like a contemporary article on Henry David Thoreau. It shares stories of people looking to downsize … Read the rest
A seemingly innocuous story coming out of Oldsmar, Florida may have greater implications for the rest of the country and a potential preview of a coming SHFT … Read the rest
I have a strange fascination with knots and ropework right up there with rutabagas and searching for the perfect meatball and air guns.
(An odd mix, eh?)
Knots … Read the rest
Have you thought about how you’ll get around in the event that hopping in your car and driving someplace isn’t an option? Transportation and mobility are extremely … Read the rest
Recently, a 48-hour severe weather warning in the region I live was issued. We were warned of strong winds and exceptionally heavy snowfall. Weather warnings happen often, … Read the rest
In cold climates, like where I live, frozen bodies of water are a yearly occurrence. These frozen bodies of water open up new resources that are not … Read the rest
The United States and the world have been suffering under a slow-burning economic depression for three decades now. Although the US began inching slowly out of the … Read the rest
People living in cities are used to a broad net of safety, convenience, and comfort. 60% (on average) of the world population, according to recent estimates, live … Read the rest
Periodically on courses and even in online interactions, we find ourselves in a situation in which we need to ask individuals specific questions. As we see others’ … Read the rest
Whether you celebrate St. Bridget’s Day, Candlemas, Imbolc, or Groundhog Day, February 2 is coming up. For those of us active in gardening and raising animals in … Read the rest
Recent events have made us aware that the potential for communications interruptions or blackouts is undoubtedly on the rise. What a lot of people are now realizing, … Read the rest
Selco and I have had a strong impression for a long time many people in the prepper sphere were almost indulging in a little bit of a … Read the rest
While the United States is busy showing signs of imploding, all eyes are focused on the Capitol protests, the Presidential Inauguration, and the parallel exit ceremony. But … Read the rest
