Apocalyptic Tropes

Apocalyptic Tropes

Whether it’s video games or novels, we seem to be surrounded by futuristic dystopian stories more and more in recent years.  Most of which are bleak with the world in ruins by whatever calamity has befallen upon North America. I mean, why are most of those...
What is an EDC?

What is an EDC?

EDC means Every Day Carry.  Here is a term that makes me feel rather cool when used in conversations but also prepared for everyday situations.  An EDC doesn’t have to be elaborate. Think over how you spend your days throughout the week. Do you keep anything...
What is the “What” for Preppers?

What is the “What” for Preppers?

A couple of weeks ago, our school finished reading then discussed the book What is the What by Dave Eggers, a fictional rendition of Valentino Achak Deng’s true story. I appreciated Valentino sharing about surviving the horrors of South Sudan during their civil war....
Start at the Beginning

Start at the Beginning

This world is unstable but you don’t have to be. My friend, if a tornado hit or the apocalypse happened tomorrow, would you be ready? If I could guarantee your survival, would you believe me? Unfortunately, there are no guarantees in life except that disasters will...