Rubicon (n):”a bounding or limiting line, especially: one that when crossed commits a person irrevocably” A nation lives or dies by its moral foundation. Undercut the foundation, no matter how strong, and the building will collapse. … [Read more...]

As I write this update in February 2023 the need for improving our emergency preparation efforts has taken on new urgency. The massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria reminds us of just how vulnerable we are, especially on the West Coast. A … [Read more...]

For those who are inclined to prepare for unexpected emergencies, both short term and long term, there has always been the expectation that government agencies would be there to help restore society to some sense of normalcy. But what … [Read more...]

BEANS AND BULLETS: Survival of the Fittest Survivalists! Preppers! Communists! Lefty Loonies! Gun Nuts! Patriots! Globalist! It seems in the day of identity politics everyone must either claim a label or they will be labeled by someone … [Read more...]

There is a certain satisfaction in telling someone “I told you so” when they do something stupid after being warned. If you are the doer of said stupid deed the phrase just adds to guilt and shame. Or it should. But what about those who … [Read more...]