Preparedness
I have in stock a large supply of Sawyer Mini Water Filter Bucket Kits and they are ready to ship. If you are not familiar with this kit, it …
Current Events
First off I want to say thank you for the incredible response to my post a few days ago – “From the Desk of John Rourke“. I really appreciate …
Preparedness
There are many people just now getting started into preparedness due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak. While a bit late to the party - it is not too late. …
Frugality
Since I’ve Amazon devices such as Kindles and Fire tablets are perfect ways to read download ebooks from Amazon. If you don’t have a Kindle, you can still download …
Current Events
I’ve spent a good part of my life helping people – or at least trying to. I’ve helped neighbors by sharing my generator during a power outage, given jobs …
Preparedness
We are in unprecedented territory. America is under siege by an invisible enemy and the seemingly required actions by Federal and State governments have opened a Pandora box the …
Preparedness
COVID-19 coronavirus continues to threaten the lives of millions of people around the world. Cases in the United States are soaring. Schools of all kinds including universities are suspending …
Preparedness
I have gone through numerous preparedness digital library systems over the years. My shelves are overflowing with books but with the availability of the Internet and digital ebooks, guides, …
Preparedness
Will you have what you need in a medical situation or emergency if one arises and there is nobody to call for help? No 911, no ambulance, no hospital; …
Health & Fitness
Being without much needed medical supplies when you need them is scary. While working as a nurse outside the hospital setting people often looked to me for medical advice. …
Random Thoughts
The streets in Wuhan, China remain almost completely absent of both human and vehicle traffic. Supplies are drying up and over 60 million people remain quarantined. The numbers coming …
Current Events
This post on the Coronavirus. is being published on the evening of January 27th, 2020. For the absolute latest information on the outbreak both in China and worldwide visit …
Random Thoughts
A couple of weeks ago I put out a prayer request for my dog – Jake. Jake had gotten very sick, not eating and having severe diarrhea. Typical actions …
Current Events
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and the Democrat-controlled government has been threatening to pass sweeping gun control bills striking to the heart of the United States Constitution and the 2nd …
Life Philosophy
Hello all. My male Husky Jake has become very ill. He is currently spending the night at a Veterinary specialist. I would really appreciate any and all prayers. Jake …
Preparedness
When thinking about what types of food that can be stored long-term canned goods are the first thing that comes to mind. Canned items can be mixed together to …
Current Events
The United States is involved in too many countries around the world. Regardless of political leanings far too much blood and way too much taxpayer money have been spent …
Domestic Conflict
For the past few years, many have looked at 2020 as the pinnacle point in the near future. Why? I suspect it’s not due to it being a leap …
Random Thoughts
Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year!!!
Random Thoughts
EMP – electromagnetic pulse. Opinions vary as to how extensive damage to our nation’s infrastructure would be should this unfortunate event occur. The overall consensus is somewhere between …
Current Events
Here are a few news tidbits, links, and stories for the preparedness-minded. California Judge Questions AR-15 Lower ATF Classification Someone Just Made a Huge Bet the Market Crashes …
Preparedness
When planning meals and items that I would store in a food pantry in a SHTF situation I consider all tastebuds. This recipe made me think of the teenage …
Domestic Conflict
Civil War 2.0 has started. History will show we are within the early stages of what is being called a low-intensity domestic conflict. This current conflict and what …
Random Thoughts
Watching the news a couple of weeks ago and they were reporting on Hurricane Dorian and the massive destruction in the Bahamas. Looting was a major topic discussed …
Politics
The left never ceases to amaze me. Countless genders. No border security. 7 years to act on climate change or the world will end. Abortion AFTER birth is …
Preparedness
Every so often I recommend a few things such as movies, books, and an assortment of gear – all kinds of stuff. Most are related to survival & …
Preparedness
It’s been two weeks since my last post as things have been extremely busy. Hey – life happens. While the economy is strong and unemployment is at record …
Random Thoughts
Note: Every so often I’ll throw out some random thoughts on a variety of topics. This comes “From the Desk” of John Rourke. Last week was a …
Current Events
Spend a little time on Youtube and you’ll see many video’s warning people of a coming food shortage. Extensive crop loss is blamed on excessive rainfall and corresponding …
Politics
I’ve said it once and I’ll say it a thousand times – politics and preparedness go hand in hand. Our ability to defend ourselves from the perspective of …