St. Paddy's Day Shootings, and What's NextThis morning there were shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, and in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. The suspect who opened fire at three businesses in...
5 Tips for Weathering Cold Weather With Your VehicleI remember a girl visiting me in Alaska one time and she asked why we drove electric cars and trucks, due to the cord hanging out the...
The Dirty Secret About Dehydrated FoodI love freeze-dried food. It's lightweight, easy to carry or pack a lot of it, it stores for a long time (between 15-30 years, depending...
Embrace the Suck (or Overcoming A Bad Situation)Overcoming difficult situations make you stronger mentally and physically. Embrace the suck, and know that you're becoming a better per
Wintergeddon in the Midwest . . . It's Time To Panic!I got in the car tonight to head home at the end of a training class, and hadn't even pulled out of the driveway when I heard the DJ come...
Four Simple Steps to Emergency PreparednessThere are a lot of possible emergencies you might face in your life, from personal to local to wide-spread and long lasting. Preparing...
We Still Remember #NeverForgetFewer places lower their flags to half-mast on this day. And based on the trend I've noticed over the past years, next year will show...
4th of July Safety TipsI hope that all of you are enjoying this celebration of Freedom. While this is a day of merriment for many Americans, there have also...
Memorial DayThis isn't announcing a sale, or a barbecue, or anything else that so many business have been blasting you with today. No, this post is...
Happy New Year’s!I just wanted to take a moment and wish everyone a happy New Year’s eve. I hope you enjoy closing out 2017. Remember to stay warm, stay...