Charity is important, but charity is not enabling others to be lazy or rewarding bad behaviors. If you work hard, someone that refuses to work has no moral demand on your labor. However, I would have a hard time swallowing a meal if I refused to help a hungry child, widow, or a disabled […]
Year: 2012
How to Build a DIY Steam Boiler
First off, playing with steam – especially under pressure is a dangerous thing. Failure to use common sense and a healthy dose of caution can melt the flesh from your bones. However, if channeled properly steam can transmit a lot of power and turn heat to torque. I have already shown you my weed-eater […]
How to Eat Acorns: Removing Tannins and Making Flour
Acorns are not something most of us think about as food, however, Acorns were a staple of many Indian tribes and were used as a primary foodstuff from one coast to another. According to Jackie Clay (of Backwoods Home fame) Acorns have been tested and found to be possibly the best food for effectively […]
Prepper Precepts #16 Be Balanced in Your plan
Be balanced in your plan. All food no gun, makes you vulnerable to those with all gun and no food. It’s better to have a lower level of prep that is more versatile. You must cover water, food, shelter, defense, communications, and medical. You should not have an extremely high level of preparedness that […]
Prepper Precepts #15 Be Balanced in Your Life, as Well as In Your Preps
Be balanced in your life. You cannot be a superman 24-7-365. You have to take time to make connections with your family, to rest, to play. Sprinting is healthy in short duration, but prepping is a lifestyle not a race. (Easier said than done, I have the most problem with this one.) As I […]