Stop Giving Advice, Give Assistance Instead
Today’s fortune cookie from the local China Buffet was indeed prophetic. “Give assistance not advice during a crisis;” stated the white paper slip from the Chinese cookie. We know now that a lot of assistance came forth from complete strangers during the aftermath of...
What Happens If You Put Silver In Milk?
Back in the day, before refrigeration, a particular problem was keeping stuff fresh for extended periods. There were many weird and wonderful ideas, the practical ranging from the Victorian ice house, to cool dark pantries and root cellars.
In India, curries simply developed to prolong...
Homeschooling 101: Prepper’s Edition
There’s no denying that public schools in the United States and other places are in a decline. More parents than ever are considering alternatives to public education including online schooling; private or charter schools, homeschooling, and even unschooling.
We’ve all dealt with young cashiers unable...
How to Survive Diseases In Case Of Disaster
Last week we discussed the basics of survival and gear needed for a short-lived event. One of the comments from last week’s class mentioned that it isn’t hard to prepare; you just have to start. I couldn’t agree more! My only addition I would...
A Strange Thing That Might Save Your Life in A Nuclear Aftermath
Surviving a nuclear attack means preparing yourself ahead of time and shielding yourself from radioactive radiation for weeks after the bombs go off – but if you're anywhere near the actual explosions, the decisions you do in the first few seconds will determine whether...
Good Hygiene and Sanitation Will Keep You Safer
The “Grand Funk” we’re going to be speaking about today is not that of the Grand Funk Railroad, the Band. Rather it is the funk of sweat, dirt, and grime that all of us experience firsthand throughout our existence. I am relating it to...
