Hold the Hose
May 11, 2015 Remember that fantastic water pump I told you about? The one that goes with our barrels of drinking water? Well, not so fantastic after all. I didn’t…
Being Prepared
Updated: Oct 2, 2019 for the Big One Originally published June 6, 2014; republished September 1, 2019. My friend, Ruth Jones, has tried to take care of her neighbors and her…
Family Ready for the Big One?
Originally published in 2014. Republished 2019. from U.S. Geological survey (And the small ones too) Our Pacific Northwest’s big earthquake hasn’t happened yet, but it could happen any time. Geologists…
The Truth About Garden Hoses
Updated: May 31, 2020 Feb 9, 2015 We’ve been talking about getting prepared for emergencies. We started with the most obvious need – water. So, if you haven’t been with us,…
Buying a Pump for Your Water Barrell
Originally published in 2015; republished in 2019. BEFORE YOU BUY this recommended pump, read the follow-up essay. We learned later that this pump had BIG drawbacks, but I leave this…
Eating Well After the Quake
A Flashlight Aided Study (of My Food Pantry) Okay, gang, here’s a little perspective on long-range planning. What food would you want on your shelves if an emergency took out…