Ready for Life

Freedom of speech, I only see one way for the recent public demonstrations to play out and that is on a gradual increase. The ability to demonstrate is a wonderful right. Unfortunately, it may no longer be enough to create a movement. Our private media has the ability to pick and choose what to highlight [...]

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This financial comedy routine is pretty funny, except it is probably too close to the truth for comfort.
Sell.

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This weekend brings not one, but count’em… two expos on home safety and preparedness.
Attend the Hurricane Workshop on June 4th. This is an annual event hosted by the Houston / Galveston Weather Service. It will include sessions, exhibits and and free expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Plan to attend early since it [...]

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According to Snopes, this commercial aired at the first Superbowl following the 9/11 attack on NYC. Budweiser did not air it again, but it was available on their website for a period of time. It seems a fitting tribute to remind us of quiet strength and resolve.

Did 9/11 change us a country? Yes. Did it [...]

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An article has been published over at Newsweek, Rise of the Preppers,  talking about the term “prepper” as in someone who is more prepared. This includes the person with an urban garden all the way to the hard-core disaster preparedness guy who fears a breakdown of society. The article borderlines on highlighting the crazy survivalist, [...]

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We have been doing some work clearing a bit of land for future camping trips and overnight stays. Tough work, but we had some help from my brother who camped out for a few days. It is a good 20 miles into town, and sometimes you just don’t want to drive in. Current setup = [...]

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The news today on all major news networks is about Swine Flu and the cases confirmed in Mexico, Texas, California and now possibly Kansas.
This has some nastiness potential, but it seems all government agencies including the CDC and WHO are doing all the right things for social containment. World Health Organization has declared the Swine [...]

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We made our commitment in February and I think I realize new benefits and new challenges each week. You see, we are moving. To an RV, motorhome, motorcoach, Class A rig or tiny, tiny home on wheels. It goes by many names, but so far… .the best seems to be – small footprint.
The journey officially [...]

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Here is how you know what you need for a hurricane or storm and the few days after when things get uncomfortable.
Pick a weekend, it can even be at random. If you need, tell your family ahead of time, but just shut off the power. Try it for 12 hours, a day… shoot, even a [...]

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Water and mosquito eggs are the only two ingredients for a world of frustration, pain and even worse. Now, with the pesky little Culex mosquito carrying stronger and more virile strains of the West Nile Virus, bites can lead to serious illness.
A recent trip to the Houston Hurricane Preparedness Workshop and meeting the Houston Mosquite [...]

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