Ready for Life

Hurricane shutters are not that common in the Houston area. But, hurricanes can be a real threat. I spent the last weekend preparing my home for high winds and how to avoide a disaster.
Plywood doesn’t seem like that big of a deal. It is a little awkward to transport in 4′ x 8′ sheets without [...]

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We are starting to see the first tropical storms of the 2006 Hurricane season. I found this article recently on the internet. It summarizes a very basic understanding of planning and preparedness.
by: Diana Ennen
Hurricane Wilma, the most powerful hurricane in our nations history, Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita’s left behind catastrophic damage. Families were displaced, [...]

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Everyone’s heard of global warming by now. We have watched the discussions regarding a hurricaine’s surge waters and recently seen the results of not managing our floodlands and protective coasts in New Orleans and along the Gulf Coast of the United States. How real is the threat of flood water? And how does it affect you? Take [...]

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Like most blogs, I will often write about current events in my life and categorize them. This weekend was spent packing some of the contents of my current residence for an upcoming move. How do you get ready for a move to a more secure home?
I have found the transition phase to be quite unsettling. [...]

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A friend of mine introduced me to the fine folks at http://www.javacoffee.com/. I recently purchased my first batch of green coffee beans and tried roasting them myself. It was an awesome experience and truly enhanced my love of all things coffee related.

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Welcome to ReadyQueen and the Ready Blog. Today I am learning how to be prepared for posting on the internet. It’s never too late, and this will be a perfect venue to record thoughts, images, links, and exchange information with people interested in being Ready for Life!
Preparedness, challenges, disaster, financial wealth, safety and security are [...]

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