The power goes out & we grab a flashlight, or light a candle. Consequentially, most of us have flashlights, batteries, candles and matches on hand for emergencies, right? But for many people the loss of power also means no running water. Most private wells have an...
We are fortunate here in the USA We can turn on a faucet and fresh, clean water comes out of the tap. Not so in most third world countries. But even here, most of us prefer to purify our water beyond what comes from the tap. Some people use the Brita Pitchers...
Proper Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance* In our grandparents’ time, being prepared was simply a way of life. It’s what a person did and was considered common sense. No one would have accused them of being paranoid for stocking up on vital supplies....
Our family was enjoying a gorgeous Midwest autumn day. We were walking around the streets of a small town in the midst of celebrating the fall foliage. As is typical when traveling with young children, a restroom break was needed, in quick order. The nearest public...
“Knowledge is power.” ~ Francis Bacon As a fiction writer, I have quite the resource library, because, let’s face it, I can’t remember every factoid I’ve ever read in my life. So it only follows that I would naturally build a...
You Don’t Need to be an Avid Camper to Appreciate This Product. Why? Here’s an Example: In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, there were, of course, many life-threatening situations due to the lack of safe drinking water and no electricity. But one of the side...
Being outside in nature is the most basic part of who I am. Besides gaining knowledge about wildlife, I learn lessons about who I am, and surprise myself about what I am capable of achieving. Nature continually inspires me. It is a part of all my writings, no matter the genre or subject matter.
Being outside in nature is the most basic part of who I am. Besides gaining knowledge about wildlife, I learn lessons about who I am, and surprise myself about what I am capable of achieving. Nature continually inspires me. It is a part of all my writings, no matter the genre or subject matter. 
