M.L. Lewis
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Welcome to my little slice of pie. This blog will primarily focus on prepping and homesteading skills with a sprinkle of fiction every now and then.
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Winter Is Here
A blizzard is a severe snowstorm that lasts 3-4 hours, produces large amounts of snow, below-freezing temperatures, and winds over 35 MPH. The combination of the blowing snow from the hard winds creates low visibility, making dangerous, difficult road conditions. The low temperatures put people at risk of freezing to death. On average, the US will experience 19 blizzards a year. Meteorologists can predict one as it is forming days in advance by looking at the atmospheric conditions of the area. Here are some tips if you find out one is coming your way.
By M.L. Lewis5 months ago in Earth
Deck The Halls
Nothing says Christmas is quite like carols. Caroling has been around since the 19th century as a way for people to celebrate the Christmas season. It is an oral tradition passed down from generation to generation. Carols, a religious folk song or popular hymn, were first written in Latin in the 4th or 5th century, many of which we still sing today. Even though caroling is declining in interest, it still maintains a strong cult following. People who enjoy the art of caroling want to continue the craft but are unsure how to get started. Here is how to do that.
By M.L. Lewis5 months ago in Lifehack
Sweet Healthcare
*Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional, so use this information at your own risk. It’s always a good idea to talk to your doctor about any condition you have to receive proper treatment before trusting some random blog to provide you with life-saving care.
By M.L. Lewis5 months ago in Feast
Tying Your Way To Survival
Knot tying is a vital survival skill. A knot is a fixed looping of a piece of string or rope. Though they are often made from rope, they can really be made from any type of cordage. Anyone over the age of five years old has the ability to make knots. Some are used to bind objects together, while others can be used to constrict things. In some cases, they serve as a stopper or knob at the end of the cordage to keep the ends from slipping. Here is how to make the six most popular knots.
By M.L. Lewis5 months ago in Lifehack
Shopping Online
Today is Free Shipping Day. Here are some of the best sites to buy prepping supplies from. emergencyprepgear.com Their goal is to help you find the right gear so you can prepare ahead of time to help you and your loved ones in times of disaster. They provide a wealth of information to help many types of people prepare with an assortment of checklists to help guide you. If you are looking for the best tool for the job, they offer you guidance to do just that. They have a section on prepping for specific types of disaster, or the region you live in.
By M.L. Lewis5 months ago in Lifehack
Welcome To The "Neigh"borhood
Today is the day we honor the animal that helped shape our world, the horse. Horses are one of the most loved livestock in the world. 31% of American homes have one person living there in love with horses. Horses have been domesticated since around 3500 BC in South Russia and Kazakhstan. Today horses are still used for manual labor and transportation, while in some parts they are used in animal-assisted therapy programs. Few ranches specialize in breeding and training champion sport horses. The horse, or equine, industry in the US alone makes $122 billion, along with 1.7 million jobs. There are 60 million horses of more than 400 breeds living on 459,526 horse ranches around the world. In a post-apocalyptic world, horses will be the cornerstone of society during this time. They will be key players in the rebuilding your community. Here is how to start your own horse ranch.
By M.L. Lewis5 months ago in Earth
How To:
A Quinzee, or Quizhee, is a snow shelter made from a giant pile of snow. It differs from an igloo because it doesn’t involve compact blocks of hard snow, or a snow cave as it doesn’t involve digging directly into the snow. It entered the English language from the Athabascan People of Canada in 1984. Quinzees are sturdy structures when assembled correctly, making them great when stranded in very snowy areas. They can provide you with up to three days’ worth of shelter in an emergency. It works best in situations below 25 degrees F.. Here is how you can build one.
By M.L. Lewis5 months ago in Earth
One People, One Land, One Truth
Genocide is the intentional destruction of a certain group of people in whole or in part. The Holocaust is an example of a genocide. The effects of one can be felt for decades afterward. Genocide is a domino disaster, meaning if one happens, other things will follow like famine. It’ll affect the infrastructure of a country leading to mass poverty and poor living conditions. Because the point of genocide is to wipe out a certain group of people, it’ll cause a lack of workers causing the economy to nose dive. They often go hand-in-hand with a poor government structure like Socialism. Here are some tips to survive the next one.
By M.L. Lewis6 months ago in The Swamp
Surviving Life
Since 1988 December has been made HIV/AIDS awareness month. This silent pandemic has infected 39 million people and has killed over 680,000 of them since its discovery in 1981. HIV/AIDS is a disease that attacks the immune system, weakening the body’s defenses to fight against infection and diseases. It is spread through contact with infected blood, semen, and vaginal fluid. Despite the global awareness of the disease, it still infects less than 2,000 people a year. Here is how you can go through life with HIV/AIDS.
By M.L. Lewis6 months ago in Pride