Monday, December 18, 2017
See You Nexr Year
'Tis the Season and I will give no thought for the next 2 weeks to practical matters. So, until January 2, so long. Merry Christmas and Happy New Tear to all
Monday, December 11, 2017
Time to Recharge Your Batteries
The Holidays are wonderful, full of joy and family, parties and fiid, song and drink.
For retail businesses, this is a time to try to pull a profit out of so-so years.
If you work in retail outlets, this is the time of year to rack up overtime. You will be exhausted but better off financially by January 2.
But, many work at jobs that slow down a bit during the Holidays.The weather is curtailing ourdoor jobs. Few are remodeling homes when guesrs are arriving and no one wants to but washers and dryers when their bust buying Christmas presents.
Those who have a slow time during the Season need to take advantage. Slow down, rest and spend time with loved ones. Don't push, don't worry, just coast for a couple of weeks
At the same time. don't be too obvious. Don't sit with your feet up on your desk at work, sipping egg nog and dozing Show some respect and hide when you goof odd. Your boss will still know your slacking off, but he doesb;t want his nise rubbed in it.
I really want all of you to goof off as much as possible for the rest of the year.. Next year figures to be a bit hectic.
For retail businesses, this is a time to try to pull a profit out of so-so years.
If you work in retail outlets, this is the time of year to rack up overtime. You will be exhausted but better off financially by January 2.
But, many work at jobs that slow down a bit during the Holidays.The weather is curtailing ourdoor jobs. Few are remodeling homes when guesrs are arriving and no one wants to but washers and dryers when their bust buying Christmas presents.
Those who have a slow time during the Season need to take advantage. Slow down, rest and spend time with loved ones. Don't push, don't worry, just coast for a couple of weeks
At the same time. don't be too obvious. Don't sit with your feet up on your desk at work, sipping egg nog and dozing Show some respect and hide when you goof odd. Your boss will still know your slacking off, but he doesb;t want his nise rubbed in it.
I really want all of you to goof off as much as possible for the rest of the year.. Next year figures to be a bit hectic.
Monday, December 4, 2017
'Tis the Season to Get Chubby
Yes, the Holidays are here and so are the cookies and egg nog and alcohol and stuffing and pie and, well you get the idea. I, like most of you, intend to enjoy myself and indulge, occasionally to excess.
The important word there is occasionally. You do not want to leave the Season 30 pounds overweight, suffering from acid reflux and fighting your blood pressure. In fact, for those with hifg blood pressure and/or diabetes, the holidays can be a dangerous time,
The answer is simple and as old as man, use moderation. One cookie, nit three, Ine spoon of poraries, bit half the bowl. More of those food veggies and fruits and less ham and gravy.
We are social creatures and love sharing the good things of life with our fellow humans, but the important thing is sharing the sense of celebration and fellowship, The food and drink should always be secondary/
I know that you hear the same warnings and admonitions year after year, but there is a good reason for that. They are true . Enjoy the Season, but please take it easy. Start your New Year healthy and ready to roll. We all have much to do next year. And, allow me one more warning that you are likely tired of, bur it cannot be stressed enough/ Do not even think of driving of you have had more than one small drink and watch other drivers, especially late at night. Have fin, buy use your head.
The important word there is occasionally. You do not want to leave the Season 30 pounds overweight, suffering from acid reflux and fighting your blood pressure. In fact, for those with hifg blood pressure and/or diabetes, the holidays can be a dangerous time,
The answer is simple and as old as man, use moderation. One cookie, nit three, Ine spoon of poraries, bit half the bowl. More of those food veggies and fruits and less ham and gravy.
We are social creatures and love sharing the good things of life with our fellow humans, but the important thing is sharing the sense of celebration and fellowship, The food and drink should always be secondary/
I know that you hear the same warnings and admonitions year after year, but there is a good reason for that. They are true . Enjoy the Season, but please take it easy. Start your New Year healthy and ready to roll. We all have much to do next year. And, allow me one more warning that you are likely tired of, bur it cannot be stressed enough/ Do not even think of driving of you have had more than one small drink and watch other drivers, especially late at night. Have fin, buy use your head.
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
"Tis the Season to Go Broke
I love Christmas as much as anyone and I certainly hate to be The Grinch, but folks need to use a bit of self control during the Season.
Already, I am seeing people go somewhat insane with shopping fever, a condition that never ends well. Do not spend more than you can afford and try to stay away from credit. if you cannot pay cash, do not buy it,
We all would like nothing better than to give our loved ones whatever their hearts desire, but that is not possible. Those nasty old landlords, car dealers, finance companies and grocers just refuse to grant payment amnesty through the Holidays. They, Scrooge-like, want their money and, if you are honest, so do you. Most folks would not be happy if their employers stopped paying them for the Season.
Then, after New Year, come the bills. If you have used credit, you had best pay them immedieately, in full, or you begin dealing with interest, and you will never catch up, unless you grow very thrifty and disciplined. Start with those assets and avoid insane spending and save yourself the grief..
The Christmas Season is fun and family and, for many, a deeply spiritual time You can enhit akk od these things without going broke. Junior may nit get that video gane he wants and may sulk a bit but, I'm sure he'll enjoy having a roof over his head next year.
Use your head and have a Merry Christmas..
Already, I am seeing people go somewhat insane with shopping fever, a condition that never ends well. Do not spend more than you can afford and try to stay away from credit. if you cannot pay cash, do not buy it,
We all would like nothing better than to give our loved ones whatever their hearts desire, but that is not possible. Those nasty old landlords, car dealers, finance companies and grocers just refuse to grant payment amnesty through the Holidays. They, Scrooge-like, want their money and, if you are honest, so do you. Most folks would not be happy if their employers stopped paying them for the Season.
Then, after New Year, come the bills. If you have used credit, you had best pay them immedieately, in full, or you begin dealing with interest, and you will never catch up, unless you grow very thrifty and disciplined. Start with those assets and avoid insane spending and save yourself the grief..
The Christmas Season is fun and family and, for many, a deeply spiritual time You can enhit akk od these things without going broke. Junior may nit get that video gane he wants and may sulk a bit but, I'm sure he'll enjoy having a roof over his head next year.
Use your head and have a Merry Christmas..
Monday, November 20, 2017
Cooking Fun
Being practical does not mean you cannot have fun. Thanksgiving is a prime example.
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I love the traditional foods but a bit of variation can be great, You do not have to use seasoned bread crumbs as stuffing. I have used potatoes, peeled and mixed with olives and onion, Try wild rice with fruits or fruit preserves. Couscous works well with some capers and mint or cilantro. If you use bread crumbs consider sourdough and you can add sausage or oysters.
Like mashed potatoes? Mix them with mashed turnip roots or parsnips or.
both.
For a different ham glaze try a mango chutney. In fact, a fine way to use leftover turkey is to make tacos with mango salsa.
For veggies, try roasting root vegetables Just cut them to a small, but not tiny size, and toss with any herbs and olive oil. place them in a single layer on a baking sheet pan and toast until brown and tender, maybe 15 minutes. They are outstanding.
Use your imagination, have some fun and have a Happy Thanksgiving..
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I love the traditional foods but a bit of variation can be great, You do not have to use seasoned bread crumbs as stuffing. I have used potatoes, peeled and mixed with olives and onion, Try wild rice with fruits or fruit preserves. Couscous works well with some capers and mint or cilantro. If you use bread crumbs consider sourdough and you can add sausage or oysters.
Like mashed potatoes? Mix them with mashed turnip roots or parsnips or.
both.
For a different ham glaze try a mango chutney. In fact, a fine way to use leftover turkey is to make tacos with mango salsa.
For veggies, try roasting root vegetables Just cut them to a small, but not tiny size, and toss with any herbs and olive oil. place them in a single layer on a baking sheet pan and toast until brown and tender, maybe 15 minutes. They are outstanding.
Use your imagination, have some fun and have a Happy Thanksgiving..
Monday, November 13, 2017
Thanksgiving
Turkey day is just around the corner. Hooray, But, for many, it is a day of high stress. There is no need to stress out, have fun.
To start with, don't over do it. You do not have to cook 40 dishes, just a bit of variety.
A huge turkey and/or ham is pretty, but off you only have a few guests, go small and decorate more.
Ask everyone to bring a dish. Most folks like to show off their specialties and this allows you to concentrate on the center of attraction.
Do not be ashamed of not cooking the whole dinner, If you have little room, talent, or time, order a meal from any of the many catering services and concentrate on the decoration and ambience. This is especially true of desserts. They can be messy and time consuming.
A social tip: do not start serving alcohol until dinner is about to start. If you do, serve something mild with appetizers. Alcohol on empty stomachs is a sure way to ruin a nice party./
Remember. the food is great, but the point of Thanksgiving is to gather and celebrate friends and family. Have fun. Happy Thanksgiving,
To start with, don't over do it. You do not have to cook 40 dishes, just a bit of variety.
A huge turkey and/or ham is pretty, but off you only have a few guests, go small and decorate more.
Ask everyone to bring a dish. Most folks like to show off their specialties and this allows you to concentrate on the center of attraction.
Do not be ashamed of not cooking the whole dinner, If you have little room, talent, or time, order a meal from any of the many catering services and concentrate on the decoration and ambience. This is especially true of desserts. They can be messy and time consuming.
A social tip: do not start serving alcohol until dinner is about to start. If you do, serve something mild with appetizers. Alcohol on empty stomachs is a sure way to ruin a nice party./
Remember. the food is great, but the point of Thanksgiving is to gather and celebrate friends and family. Have fun. Happy Thanksgiving,
Monday, November 6, 2017
Wunter's Coming
Jack Frost is knocking at the doo. Well, actually, je doesn't; knock. Je barges on in. Some like him, some don't, but either way, je can be a nice guest is you are ready.
Out doors, clean up your yard before snow and ice arrive. Trash left for the season gets kind of funky when Spring gets there. If you garden, take care of any plants you hope to have next year, each has its own needs. Tend to any lawn equipment that will be put away for the Winter; you want it ready to go in the Spring.
If you love in an extreme climate, tend to your vehicle/ Winter can be very hard on cars and trucks.
If you have pets that spend part of their days outdoors, make sure they have a warm shelter, a place to get out of the wind and rain. And, please, when the weather turns extreme, take them inside.
Check furnaces. If you use electric heaters, check the wiring. Make sure you have adequate weather stripping. It will help keep heating bills down.
Then, sit`back and enjoy Winter.
Out doors, clean up your yard before snow and ice arrive. Trash left for the season gets kind of funky when Spring gets there. If you garden, take care of any plants you hope to have next year, each has its own needs. Tend to any lawn equipment that will be put away for the Winter; you want it ready to go in the Spring.
If you love in an extreme climate, tend to your vehicle/ Winter can be very hard on cars and trucks.
If you have pets that spend part of their days outdoors, make sure they have a warm shelter, a place to get out of the wind and rain. And, please, when the weather turns extreme, take them inside.
Check furnaces. If you use electric heaters, check the wiring. Make sure you have adequate weather stripping. It will help keep heating bills down.
Then, sit`back and enjoy Winter.
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
A Simple Way to Cook
Fixing dinner is a boring, difficult thing for any folks. Here is an easy, cheap and flexible way to handle it.
Cook some pasta, any type. While that cooks, chop veggies, say onion, peppers, carrots, celery, whatever you want, anything. Pan cook some meat, burger, sausage, or add ant leftover meats. Your choice. Add yurt veggies and cook until done. Add cooked, drained pasta and some grated cheese and, quock as that, you gave dinner.
Add what you want. A can of beans works. Use any cheese/ Substitute left over gravy for pasta sauce. Use butter or olive oil in the sauce. Use rice or potatoes instead of pasta. Any herbs or seasonings you want.
You end up with a tasty, healthy, cheap meal, enough to feed any family and you get a bonus. Save any left overs and they are better the next day.
Cook some pasta, any type. While that cooks, chop veggies, say onion, peppers, carrots, celery, whatever you want, anything. Pan cook some meat, burger, sausage, or add ant leftover meats. Your choice. Add yurt veggies and cook until done. Add cooked, drained pasta and some grated cheese and, quock as that, you gave dinner.
Add what you want. A can of beans works. Use any cheese/ Substitute left over gravy for pasta sauce. Use butter or olive oil in the sauce. Use rice or potatoes instead of pasta. Any herbs or seasonings you want.
You end up with a tasty, healthy, cheap meal, enough to feed any family and you get a bonus. Save any left overs and they are better the next day.
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Winter is On the Way
Where I live bow, it is hot and steamy. Tropical weather is still drifting around and California is blazing. But, like it or not, winter is coming
The Practical American will be ready when the cold wind blows.
That wind is an issue. Be sure that your weather stripping is in good shape. . That cold air will find every little gap and your heating bill may soar. Just checking that stripping may help keep you warm and save you a bundle.
Look at your winter clothing. If you need new jackets and caps and globes, buy them now. In the fall, stores have a large winter selection. Once the cold hits, the selection thins. This is especially true of thermal underwear.
Make sure your heating system is in working order. If you wait until the freeze hits, you may wait days for service.
Finally, is you live in the lands of snow and ice, make sure you have the needed attachments for your tires, such as chains and keep some rock salt to prevent slipping and sliding around your property/
Then, enhot the new season
The Practical American will be ready when the cold wind blows.
That wind is an issue. Be sure that your weather stripping is in good shape. . That cold air will find every little gap and your heating bill may soar. Just checking that stripping may help keep you warm and save you a bundle.
Look at your winter clothing. If you need new jackets and caps and globes, buy them now. In the fall, stores have a large winter selection. Once the cold hits, the selection thins. This is especially true of thermal underwear.
Make sure your heating system is in working order. If you wait until the freeze hits, you may wait days for service.
Finally, is you live in the lands of snow and ice, make sure you have the needed attachments for your tires, such as chains and keep some rock salt to prevent slipping and sliding around your property/
Then, enhot the new season
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Stay Cool
Well, all hell seems to have broke loose in America. What can the Practical American do?
Stay cool, di nit panic and do not despair. This too will pass. If you five in to panic and despair, you will lose. It is essential for all of us to keep a cool head..
Admittedly, 3 major hurricanes and a mass shooting are extreme, but we must keep working, keep smiling and keep having fun.
Go out, be fearless, but use your head. We will prevail.
Stay cool, di nit panic and do not despair. This too will pass. If you five in to panic and despair, you will lose. It is essential for all of us to keep a cool head..
Admittedly, 3 major hurricanes and a mass shooting are extreme, but we must keep working, keep smiling and keep having fun.
Go out, be fearless, but use your head. We will prevail.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Take Stock of uoir Life
Here and there, from time to time, It is a good idea, a practical idea, to take stock of your life. Where you're going, where you've been and the routes you need to travel can all get blurry over time.
It may be time to sit down, alone or with the adult members of your household and check the books, financial, physical and spiritual. Be honest but be fair. Stay calm and remain open. Hide nothing. Clear the air. Don't ne dead serious but avoid silliness.
It is a good idea to rake stock of your life. You will function more efficiently. When done treat everyone to ice cream and a drink
It may be time to sit down, alone or with the adult members of your household and check the books, financial, physical and spiritual. Be honest but be fair. Stay calm and remain open. Hide nothing. Clear the air. Don't ne dead serious but avoid silliness.
It is a good idea to rake stock of your life. You will function more efficiently. When done treat everyone to ice cream and a drink
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Watch the Weather
At the risk of sounding alarmist, let me say that things are a might strange of late. How strange? Well, in a very short period the UA has been hit by 2 Category 4 hurricanes. Now, Puerto Rico is being hammered by yet another Category 4 storm. Category 4 storms are rare, very rare. The Eastern Islands have also had to deal with Jose and, yes it too was Category 4.
The Atlantic and Gulf Waters are generally in the low to mid 80s this tome of year. Now they are near 90. And storm season runs until December 1. They are rare after mid=October, but this year, who knows?
In addition, Mexico just got nailed by a strong earthquake. It seems that Mother Nature is pissed at us. Can'y blame her. We have not been good stewards.
The Practical American will note all of this and have emergency plans and supplies. Don't go nuts. You don't need to become a survivalist, just use your head. And. maybe try to get on better terms with the Earth.
The Atlantic and Gulf Waters are generally in the low to mid 80s this tome of year. Now they are near 90. And storm season runs until December 1. They are rare after mid=October, but this year, who knows?
In addition, Mexico just got nailed by a strong earthquake. It seems that Mother Nature is pissed at us. Can'y blame her. We have not been good stewards.
The Practical American will note all of this and have emergency plans and supplies. Don't go nuts. You don't need to become a survivalist, just use your head. And. maybe try to get on better terms with the Earth.
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Stay Prepared
At the risk of being redundant, I want to remind everyone to stay prepared for emergencies. Keep supplies and have a plan. Then, pay attention to news and weather reports. Never panic. Simply be ready.
Tge nightmare occurring in Houston is an act of Nature. These will grow more frequent as the climate continues changing. Sorry, that is just the way it is.
Be ready and you will get along fine. Get caught unprepared and you will have an awful problem
Pray for those on Texas.
Tge nightmare occurring in Houston is an act of Nature. These will grow more frequent as the climate continues changing. Sorry, that is just the way it is.
Be ready and you will get along fine. Get caught unprepared and you will have an awful problem
Pray for those on Texas.
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Use Your Braib
The old saying goes, 'use it or lose it.' Well, that applies to your brain. Things are changing and changing fasr and the Practical American knows that he ot she will need that brain.
It is all well and good to sit around on occasion sipping beer and watching sports but that should be a treat, not a habit.
Use that brain. Work puzzles, read, study. Learn a new skill, walk the neighborhood observing everything closely. Keep a journal, learn a language. On short, so anything to keep your mind active.
The brain gets used to patterns and, over time, grow reluctant to leave those patterns. Then, when you need to learn something new, it will be very difficult. And rest assured, to survive the next few years, you will beed to leatn. Believe me. Things will move fasr and you will need to be nimble.
It is all well and good to sit around on occasion sipping beer and watching sports but that should be a treat, not a habit.
Use that brain. Work puzzles, read, study. Learn a new skill, walk the neighborhood observing everything closely. Keep a journal, learn a language. On short, so anything to keep your mind active.
The brain gets used to patterns and, over time, grow reluctant to leave those patterns. Then, when you need to learn something new, it will be very difficult. And rest assured, to survive the next few years, you will beed to leatn. Believe me. Things will move fasr and you will need to be nimble.
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Bottled Water
U am becoming more and more annoyed with people walking atound with water bottles. It has been firmly established that all of that plastic is fouling the environment. WE di not have enough space for landfill and recycling that much plastic is not cost effective. Yet still, every time I see an athlete or celebrity on TV they are carrying water.
Believe me, none of them is in danger of dying of thirst and there are generally sources of water in buildings.That bottled water is no better for you. It usually just tap water run through a simple filter. If you ate that concerned with pollutants, just but a filter, although, in truth, most city tap eater is just fine.
In addition, you do not need to constantly sucking down water. Get a good glass of water, drunk it and you're set for awhile. Too much water is almost as bad as too little. It makes you sluggish and mentally confused.
If you are going to be away from a source of water for awhile, get a thermos, fill it and you';; do jyst fine. And think, that thermos is reusable, so no more carrying bottles and spending money needlessly.
Believe me, none of them is in danger of dying of thirst and there are generally sources of water in buildings.That bottled water is no better for you. It usually just tap water run through a simple filter. If you ate that concerned with pollutants, just but a filter, although, in truth, most city tap eater is just fine.
In addition, you do not need to constantly sucking down water. Get a good glass of water, drunk it and you're set for awhile. Too much water is almost as bad as too little. It makes you sluggish and mentally confused.
If you are going to be away from a source of water for awhile, get a thermos, fill it and you';; do jyst fine. And think, that thermos is reusable, so no more carrying bottles and spending money needlessly.
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Get Down to Business
We Americans lobe to play. Nothing wrong with that, but we used to know when it was time to get serious. Now, we are bombarded with reality TV, superhero movies and an endless array of video games. IN fact, we are so silly, we elected a reality TV sow host to be President. Enough.
There are problems apkenty in this land. To solve them we need to stop playing and get to work We are facing climate change on an unthinkable scale, but we have to think about it. WE are, and will continue to, lose jobs as robotics takes further hold. How will we deal with that. The rest of the World loathes us and we must deal with our rapidly fading image as the Big Dog of the World. These are but a few of the issues facing Americans. I am sure you can think of more.
Barman will not solve our problems, nor will any of the countless Pop stars that rule the airwaves. Real Housewives and football players are not going to fix things. And if you are waiting on politicians, God help us all/
Think, learn. Figure ways out of your problems and share what you learn with friends and family. If you have kids, encourage them to learn and to value work. Take care of your health and your mind. Stay away from junk food and junk thought. Be moderate in your habits and tolerant of others. Learn and practice good manners. Take care with your appearance.
I do not want to be a total buzz kill. I love fun and everyone needs a break from their daily grond. But, there is a time and place for everything and right now, Americans need to get serious..
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There are problems apkenty in this land. To solve them we need to stop playing and get to work We are facing climate change on an unthinkable scale, but we have to think about it. WE are, and will continue to, lose jobs as robotics takes further hold. How will we deal with that. The rest of the World loathes us and we must deal with our rapidly fading image as the Big Dog of the World. These are but a few of the issues facing Americans. I am sure you can think of more.
Barman will not solve our problems, nor will any of the countless Pop stars that rule the airwaves. Real Housewives and football players are not going to fix things. And if you are waiting on politicians, God help us all/
Think, learn. Figure ways out of your problems and share what you learn with friends and family. If you have kids, encourage them to learn and to value work. Take care of your health and your mind. Stay away from junk food and junk thought. Be moderate in your habits and tolerant of others. Learn and practice good manners. Take care with your appearance.
I do not want to be a total buzz kill. I love fun and everyone needs a break from their daily grond. But, there is a time and place for everything and right now, Americans need to get serious..
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Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Storm Season
It's that time of year again, and the Practical American will be ready for storms. Along the Atlantic coast and the Gulf, you need to keep an eye out for Tropical weather.
Remember: a Category 1 storm can do a lot of damage. Even a simple tropical storm can down power line and bring massive rainfall. Also, a storm does not have to be a direct hit. The eye wall is certainly the strongest part, but outside that, there is still high winds, heavy rain, and along the coast there will likely be a storm surge.
Pay attention to all forecasts. They likely will not be 100% accurate, but they will give you an idea of what is going on. As the storm gets near, listen constantly. The forecasts will get more specific and more accurate.
You will need supplies. First, portable radios and lots of batteries. Second, flashlights or battery powered lanterns, again, with extra batteries.
Canned and dried foods, crackers, cookies, anything not needing refrigeration. If you aree desparate for hot food, get a camp stove, or sterno (be careful). Remember, you cannot grill on your barbeque until all is clear.( please, don't bring the grill near your house. fire
and carbon monoxide poisoning are dangers).
Get a good first aid kit and learn how to use it. Keep fire extinguishers handy. Emergency aid will not come out in a hurricane.
Make sure you have 2 cell phones and keep them charged. Use them only in an emergencies
Stay inside until you are positive you are safe. If you are in the eye, remember, the storm is not over. Avoid puddles. On foot, you may find one with a live power line in it and you will be dead. If the puddles are deeo, do not drive. Your car will be dead. Watch for critters: snakes will come out to find dry land and, in the south, gators may float up to your house.
If lucky, we won't have any storms, but you really do need to be prepared.
Remember: a Category 1 storm can do a lot of damage. Even a simple tropical storm can down power line and bring massive rainfall. Also, a storm does not have to be a direct hit. The eye wall is certainly the strongest part, but outside that, there is still high winds, heavy rain, and along the coast there will likely be a storm surge.
Pay attention to all forecasts. They likely will not be 100% accurate, but they will give you an idea of what is going on. As the storm gets near, listen constantly. The forecasts will get more specific and more accurate.
You will need supplies. First, portable radios and lots of batteries. Second, flashlights or battery powered lanterns, again, with extra batteries.
Canned and dried foods, crackers, cookies, anything not needing refrigeration. If you aree desparate for hot food, get a camp stove, or sterno (be careful). Remember, you cannot grill on your barbeque until all is clear.( please, don't bring the grill near your house. fire
and carbon monoxide poisoning are dangers).
Get a good first aid kit and learn how to use it. Keep fire extinguishers handy. Emergency aid will not come out in a hurricane.
Make sure you have 2 cell phones and keep them charged. Use them only in an emergencies
Stay inside until you are positive you are safe. If you are in the eye, remember, the storm is not over. Avoid puddles. On foot, you may find one with a live power line in it and you will be dead. If the puddles are deeo, do not drive. Your car will be dead. Watch for critters: snakes will come out to find dry land and, in the south, gators may float up to your house.
If lucky, we won't have any storms, but you really do need to be prepared.
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Take Care of Your Eyes
A quick note. I am having eye problems and can barely see what I am typing/ Please, rake care of your vision. It is really difficult without it.
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Meat
I love meat, burgers, steaks, roast, etc, but, practicality matters, and beef is going to become a 'sometimes thing,' as Cookie Monster says of his beloved cookies. Sorry, the World is changing, growing crowded, overly hot, and dry un some places, tropically wet in others.
It takes a lot of room. food and water to raise cattle and a lot of room and water to raise the food for cattle. We will not have that luxury much longer so say so long to sirloin. While your at it, get used to goat cheese and milk.
Pork is pretty easy to raise but, be sure you trust your hog raiser. Pugs will quite happily and successfully live on garbage, so make sure your source takes proper care of the porkers.
Chicken and Turkey will become mainstays of our diet. Please try to get free range. They are healthier and coop raising birds is obscenely cruel.
Fish? Well, rivers and oceans are not too productive these days and are terribly polluted. A tiny cod filet now costs what a huge chunk used to cost. Also, eating small filets means that fishermen are taking the young, before they have had time to reproduce a few times. Soon, they will become rare. Farm raised fish is great but, and I cannot stress this enough, buy only fish farmed in the US and Europe. The fish farms in the rest of the World are the equivalent of septic talks.
There is another fine source of animal protein that should become widely available and cheap, but there is a problem. I am talking about rabbits. They cost little to raise, are reasonably clean and they are delicious, lean and tasty. The problem, no one seems to relish the thought of eating cute little bunnies. Well, get over that. My Dad, during the Depression, kept rabbits, both for the family table, and to sell. He said that he grew to loathe the little critters but loved the meat and money. So put aside thoughts of Bugs Bunny and Peter Cottontail and get ready to eat some very tasty and healthy rabbit.
It takes a lot of room. food and water to raise cattle and a lot of room and water to raise the food for cattle. We will not have that luxury much longer so say so long to sirloin. While your at it, get used to goat cheese and milk.
Pork is pretty easy to raise but, be sure you trust your hog raiser. Pugs will quite happily and successfully live on garbage, so make sure your source takes proper care of the porkers.
Chicken and Turkey will become mainstays of our diet. Please try to get free range. They are healthier and coop raising birds is obscenely cruel.
Fish? Well, rivers and oceans are not too productive these days and are terribly polluted. A tiny cod filet now costs what a huge chunk used to cost. Also, eating small filets means that fishermen are taking the young, before they have had time to reproduce a few times. Soon, they will become rare. Farm raised fish is great but, and I cannot stress this enough, buy only fish farmed in the US and Europe. The fish farms in the rest of the World are the equivalent of septic talks.
There is another fine source of animal protein that should become widely available and cheap, but there is a problem. I am talking about rabbits. They cost little to raise, are reasonably clean and they are delicious, lean and tasty. The problem, no one seems to relish the thought of eating cute little bunnies. Well, get over that. My Dad, during the Depression, kept rabbits, both for the family table, and to sell. He said that he grew to loathe the little critters but loved the meat and money. So put aside thoughts of Bugs Bunny and Peter Cottontail and get ready to eat some very tasty and healthy rabbit.
Thursday, June 22, 2017
Get Ready to Move
Just a short note today. My eyes are bothering me.
Any practical American living near the ocean needs to be ready to move, sell out and head inland quickly. This not panic, just reality.
Look around on line and you will find that flooding is becoming quite an issue along the Atlantic Coast. S. Florida, especially Miami Beach; North Florida, around Jacksonville; Louisaian; the Texas Gulf Coast, especially Houston and Corpus Christi; all along the New Jersey coast. High tide often brings water inland, any significant rainfall adds to the problem.
I;m not talking puddles. {umps are needed and run almost constantly in Miami Beach. The thing is, all the natural barriers have been ruined and the areas are now all concrete. Water comes in and has no where to go.
Add to this the rising sea levels and increasingly weird weather and you wee the problem.
Face it, the climate is changing. It may be human activity is causing it, maybe its Solar activity, maybe just a natural cycle, or even Ancient Aliens come back to muck up our lives (they are very upset the the History Channel cut their show), but none of that matters at this time. The fact is, the climate is changing. Want more proof. O live near Savannah, Ga. There has been no tropical activity there in a couple of centuries, yet last year, we had 3 tropical storms and a hurricane. There is a storm now hitting the gulf Coast and June storms are as rare as teeth in a chicken.
The Practical American would be figuring out how to move inland before the rush begins
Any practical American living near the ocean needs to be ready to move, sell out and head inland quickly. This not panic, just reality.
Look around on line and you will find that flooding is becoming quite an issue along the Atlantic Coast. S. Florida, especially Miami Beach; North Florida, around Jacksonville; Louisaian; the Texas Gulf Coast, especially Houston and Corpus Christi; all along the New Jersey coast. High tide often brings water inland, any significant rainfall adds to the problem.
I;m not talking puddles. {umps are needed and run almost constantly in Miami Beach. The thing is, all the natural barriers have been ruined and the areas are now all concrete. Water comes in and has no where to go.
Add to this the rising sea levels and increasingly weird weather and you wee the problem.
Face it, the climate is changing. It may be human activity is causing it, maybe its Solar activity, maybe just a natural cycle, or even Ancient Aliens come back to muck up our lives (they are very upset the the History Channel cut their show), but none of that matters at this time. The fact is, the climate is changing. Want more proof. O live near Savannah, Ga. There has been no tropical activity there in a couple of centuries, yet last year, we had 3 tropical storms and a hurricane. There is a storm now hitting the gulf Coast and June storms are as rare as teeth in a chicken.
The Practical American would be figuring out how to move inland before the rush begins
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