Growing Food

I am growing food in pots at home. I find it exciting, and good for my mind and soul. I ordered non-gmo heirloom seeds online and so far it seems easy. I keep them by a sunlit window and I bought a low watt lightbulb designed for growing for when there isn't enough. It's amazing …

Storm Preparedness

After living through storms and their aftermaths I gained some wisdom. Here are a few things to consider. The tornado photo featured on this blog post came out of an unnamed storm. A storm's path is uncertain no matter what you are told. Nature cannot be nailed down. Unexpected turns are common. Size matters. Pay …

Tropical Storms

It takes a foot of water to flip a car. Wet ground leads to downed trees, power lines too. Power sometimes takes weeks to be restored when damage is widespread. Where houses are not built with strong foundations and materials, a few feet of flooding or surge can wash them away. In the mountains. heavy …