What is a fire tornado? How they form? The year 2020 has been both a nightmare and a learning experience. By the end of August we have had, an ongoing pandemic, Michigan’s continuing water problems, civil unrest, tornados, earthquake, hurricanes, derechos, forest fires and now fire tornados! I hope we have all learned a lot …
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5 Ways To Freeze Zucchini
5 Ways To Freeze Zucchini Zucchini is a great backyard garden crop. It’s an easy crop to grow for new gardeners, it has a long growing season, and it usually creates a large yield. New gardener or pro, this is good news for eating the rest of the year. Zucchini is great for baked goods …
BEGINNERS GUIDE TO GARDENING ON A BUDGET
BEGINNERS GUIDE TO GARDENING ON A BUDGET Gardening, hobby of the elderly and the pride of garden club members. Not only is gardening relaxing to some people, it is hard work and can be an expensive proposition. Especially for beginners and particularly for those for whom it’s not a hobby but a source of food …
Is The Next Global Depression Coming?
Is The Next Global Depression Coming? A worldwide pandemic, millions of unemployed, over 160,000 dead in just the USA, protests in almost every city, riots taking over major cities, political and civil unrest nationwide, and shortages beginning to develop across the world’s distribution systems. It’s easy to see that things can and most likely will …
What is a Derecho Storm?
What is a Derecho Storm? I had never heard of a derecho storm until one swept through the Midwest this past week. I do however, think that 20 yrs ago while living overseas that I may have actually experienced one. I have always described it as a landlocked hurricane! What it is it really? How …
US pandemic travel restrictions state by state
US pandemic travel restrictions state by state Due to the pandemic overseas travel is not only unwise but in the majority of destinations popular with Americans prohibited by the location. So if you have the cash to vacation, or are relocating etc.. you may find yourself traveling in the USA. You’re not home free however! …
24 Lost Gardening Tips from 100 Years Ago
24 Lost Gardening Tips from 100 Years Ago A hundred years ago, the majority of the population had a garden. The bulk of fruits and vegetables were grown at home. They didn’t have the ease of many of the tools and shortcuts we have today, yet for the most part grew more. How? See 24 …
Top-Level Predator the Hammer Head Worm Found in Springfield
Top-Level Predator the Hammer Head Worm Found in Springfield Usually when we say something is a predator we are referring to a creature that attacks larger targets like animals or humans. In this case the hammer head worm attacks earthworms and other organisms that live in the dirt. Those earthworms and organisms create the nutrients that …
DIY Ammo Can EMP Shield
DIY Ammo Can EMP Shield The only complaint I had about the faraday bags I purchased is that I was concerned that they would get torn during a chaotic evacuation. So what I did when I obtained a couple of old ammo cans was put my faraday bags and their load of electronics in the cans …
States requiring people to wear masks when out in public
States requiring people to wear masks when out in public As of this writing, 144,000 Americans have passed away from the pandemic now sweeping our nation. Please remember that each of them was someone’s parent, child, sibling, spouse, or friend when posting your comments. Respectful discussion is welcome and encouraged! Many Americans balk at the …