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A new book is on the way

I’ve mentioned in the past that after my heart attack in November last year, the medication I was prescribed (in addition to my existing prescriptions) has had a nasty impact on my ability to write fiction.  That part of my brain doesn’t seem nearly as creative as before.  I don’t seem to be able to… Continue reading A new book is on the way

Two perspectives on the prospects for societal breakdown in the USA

I’ve written a number of articles on various aspects of emergency preparedness.  I’m by no means an over-the-top zombie-apocalypse “prepper”, but I believe that a certain amount of common-sense planning and basic preparations for an emergency should be part of everyone’s lifestyle.  Nevertheless, I don’t think most of us seriously expect the society within which… Continue reading Two perspectives on the prospects for societal breakdown in the USA

A great storage idea for canned food

(Other articles in this series are listed in the sidebar, or you can click here to display them all in reverse chronological order.) Readers of my emergency preparation articles will recall that I recommended canned food as a much more cost-effective solution than freeze-dried or other specialty emergency foods.  Sure, it’s bulkier and heavier, but… Continue reading A great storage idea for canned food

Societal collapse – A DEADLY SERIOUS WARNING

Friends, looking at the current state of affairs in four nations around the world, I’m seeing signs that worry me very much.  They’re caused by different problems, but the end result in every case is very similar – a breakdown in the basic structures of society, to a greater or lesser extent.  If it’s developing… Continue reading Societal collapse – A DEADLY SERIOUS WARNING

Supermarkets and the business of supplying consumers

As part of my ongoing series of articles about emergency preparations, I’ve been looking into the food supply chain, and talking with a few people about what food-related topics need to be addressed in the series. To my surprise, it became clear that many people don’t understand how they buy food now, never mind in… Continue reading Supermarkets and the business of supplying consumers