Safe Places continued

At some price, I'll find it.... keep reading

For a family with savings to spare for a combined back-up and vacation property, what makes sense?... keep reading

Have you identified it? Does your wife agree with you? Here are my thoughts.... keep reading

There are lots of good reasons to grow food in your back yard. This is one of them.... keep reading

What are the crucial aspects of safety in a social crisis? Buy these first.... keep reading

In a crisis, you will want to monitor what is going on in your community. Here is the best way.... keep reading

Yes, Virginia, There is a Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms, and Tobacco. It is mostly interested in firearms. They are knocking at doors.... keep reading

A site member who was a city dweller two years ago shares his experiences in independent rural living.... keep reading

A site member offers advice, based on 25 years of country living.... keep reading

"It will never happen." "Why not?" "Because it would be inconvenient for me." "And to the residents on New York City." "Them, too."... keep reading

An article in a popular financial site has described the kinds of properties rich people are buying. It's a good list.... keep reading

There are problems with both approaches. Know what you're dealing with before you decide.... keep reading

Most states are sinking in red ink. They will be looking for new tax sources. Don't become one.... keep reading

This factor is rarely discussed. Crises are rarely discussed. After watching FEMA in New Orleans, millions of people should be discussing both.... keep reading

Clint Eastwood did a good job with this film. I don't think most people got the same messages I got.... keep reading

This question keeps coming up. It's a legitimate question.... keep reading