Tag Archives: survival

Health ideas #1: Usnea, a natural antibiotic

Posted on October 16, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

A powerful natural antibiotic: Usnea, commonly known as “old man’s beard” due to its bushy, hair-like appearance, is a lichen with a long history of medicinal use. It thrives in cool, moist environments. If you don’t live in an area where … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Greta Thunberg World (TM)

Posted on November 23, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

As many of us give thanks to God for the blessings of another year – and some give thanks to something, we should spend a few seconds thinking about how we are blessed. Whether by God or nature or the … Continue reading →

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The amazing robustness of the American economy and society, but …

Posted on August 3, 2021 by TPOL Nathan

Don’t get too excited about our society’s (or societies’) ability to survive all that much longer – at least as measured by history. Yes, it is amazing that we have gone this far, but it probably won’t last. Let’s see … Continue reading →

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Preparing for collapse – electrical needs supplied

Posted on June 29, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

As the chaos seems to spread daily in the Fifty States – even to locations in Wyoming, the West River of South Dakota, and the Eastern Plains of Colorado, is it time to worry about what tomorrow will bring? Probably … Continue reading →

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Worshipping false gods – more than ever

Posted on March 22, 2020 by TPOL Nathan

Last month, we “celebrated” President’s Day here in the Fifty States. In January, we “celebrated” Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the Fifty States. And we should not forget the non-federal, but still celebrated St. Valentine’s Day. This last week, … Continue reading →

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Nuclear war – the threat still exists

Posted on December 18, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

During a recent work trip to Custer City, in the Black Hills (South Dakota side), Gareth and I noticed that direction signs to a Fallout Shelter were both in place and of recent vintage, at Custer City Hall and Fire … Continue reading →

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Living free – prepared for emergencies?

Posted on July 9, 2019 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Do we know what it means to live free?  Or do we depend on government and other institutions too much?

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Where you gonna go?

Posted on October 27, 2017 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Ambulance versus private transportation in a medical emergency According to a study conducted by Johns Hopkins University, you made the right choice in an emergency where someone is bleeding, to have family or a friend -or EVEN … Continue reading →

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A Dummy’s Guide to Depending on Government?

Posted on September 20, 2016 by TPOL Nathan

By Nathan Barton Several recent events again illustrate how really, really stupid it is to depend on government to deal with emergencies or listen to government agencies when they try to dictate what private citizens and businesses should do in … Continue reading →

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