GENERAL PREP

We all know that the economy has been anything but ideal for the last few years. High inflation, especially in key consumer goods, like

I find myself in a unique position today, as I sit here writing this. It’s not the first time I’ve found myself in this

More than 30 years after the first smartphone was invented, nearly everyone carries one, most people are practically glued to them, and some folk

Introspection is one of the healthiest mental exercises we can undertake. Unfortunately, it is much less common than the physical exercise that many partake

Consumerism is built around enabling people’s addiction to convenience. But when things go sideways, the power blinks off, the internet goes down, and all

If a situation calls for bugging in, your family must be prepared. Protecting your crew from natural disasters and outside threats is paramount, though

I have always loved westerns. There was just something basic and fundamental about their life, as it was portrayed on screen. The themes were

I spent the day at an environmental event yesterday. I realize that sounds a bit strange; but my wife is the Executive Director of

Throughout human history, survival has been one of mankind greatest necessities. Quite literally, any group of people who could not figure out how to

The history of the world is filled with stories of one empire after another, each great in its own time. Amongst these, the Roman

Children are a joy and a blessing, as well as being a burden that we have to bear. Anyone who has children recognizes this

Crimes happen all year round. While the statistics back up this statement, it helps to know which seasons attract an upsurge in specific sectors

This last week saw the Kilauea volcano erupt in Hawaii. That’s not all that unusual an occurrence, as the Hawaiian Islands are volcanic in

When you engage in bartering, you directly trade your goods, services, or skills with another person who has goods, services, or skills that you

The mountain men were a curious breed of Americans, who became an essential part of the opening up of the American West. Their intent