Be rigid. There are moral absolutes. No matter how ugly life gets, what separates the human from the animal is our ability to distinguish right from wrong. Sometimes, the right thing is the one thing you don’t want to do, but not wanting to do what is hard is not justification for being evil. […]
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Parenting And Sustainability: Let’s modify this train of thought a bit!
I have a guest post this week on Parenting And Sustainability by Ellen Spencer. Good parenting is a skill that is learned. It comes with experience and abiding by the basic rules of how to be a good and responsible parent. Boundaries are set for kids; instructions are given on how and why elders must be […]
Wuxun KG-UV3D Dual Band Handheld Review
Now for those that care about these things, I have not received any compensation of any type for this review. I am reviewing this device because I think EVERY prepper should have at least one ham radio, and with the quality/price ratio this radio is worth looking into. First strike against the Wuxun KG-UV3D radio is […]
Prepper Precepts #12 Skills Beat Stuff
Today’s addition to the Prepper Precepts is that “Skills beat stuff”. While I love gadgets and new toys as well as anyone. This is tempered with the knowledge that stuff can be stolen, lost, or broken. What you carry in your mind and heart are things that cannot be lost. It is this precept […]
How to Make a Family Disaster Communications Plan
As an emergency manager I rely on the planning process to ensure that nothing “falls through the cracks”. One of my main worries is that my wife and I work in different counties. I travel a lot for work, and neither of us have family near our homes or our jobs. What If a […]