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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Just Because The Internet Said It, Doesn't Make It True!
Today is the official day that Larry Page and Sergey Brin launched Google in 1998. Google is the most used web-based search engine in the world. The site processes over two trillion searches a year with the average person using it 3-4 times a day. Even though it was intended for good, it can turn evil quickly. Many people used the web for a sinister purpose. Using the platform to pass deadly lies and false information. Here are some terrible and lethal myths we all believe to be true.
By M.L. Lewis2 years ago in Longevity
Prepping With Creativity
September 14th is National Live Creative Day. It’s an annual event that encourages people to look at the world through creative lenses. This holiday states that all of us are artists of our own rights. Today, we let our uniqueness shine and show everyone our inner artistic soul. In the US, there are currently 11,970 employed artists earning an annual salary of $68,690. 56% of households in the country will turn to a crafting hobby for personal enjoyment. Every year, the crafting market makes $44 billion dollars in the sale of supplies. With so many types of art mediums out there, quite a lot of them can save your life and benefit you in the apocalypse.
By M.L. Lewis2 years ago in Lifehack
The Silver Prepper
Disasters affect people of all ages. In the US, there are currently 47 million senior citizens, with the number expected to increase to 100 million by 2060. A senior citizen is usually someone who is over the age of 60, but some believe we should set the age at 65 years old. Older Americans will often face unique challenges in a disaster that the younger generations won’t have to deal with at the level they do. They’ll be cut from services they depend on for everyday activities for an undetermined length of time. Here are some tips you can use to help you prepare ahead to get you through the aftermath of such disasters.
By M.L. Lewis2 years ago in Longevity
To Boldly Prep, Like No Prepper Has Done Before
September 8th is National Star Trek Day. A day dedicated to the beloved sci-fi fandom that has been around for decades. Star Trek has been on TV since 1966 and has spun off into several popular TV series and countless movies. The show is so popular that it has parody spin-offs such as The Orville enjoying just as much success as them. As of 2020, there are over 5,500 dedicated fans (or Trekkies, as they call themselves) in over 240 fan clubs, with many more not joining. The fans are so dedicated to the franchise that many have learned the foreign languages made popular on the show like Klingon. Whether your captain is James T. Kirk, Jean-Lu Picard, or Christopher Pike, we can learn a lot about surviving doomsday while on board the USS Enterprise.
By M.L. Lewis2 years ago in Geeks
Heading Off To The Library
Libraries are a treasure trove of knowledge. Currently, there are nineteen thousand public and one hundred thousand school libraries currently operating in the US. They estimate libraries make, on average, 2.3 billion dollars a year. 311 million people live near a library, and 171 million of them are registered, active users of them. Every year they will see 1.35 billion visits from a wide range of people as young as three years old. This month is National Sign-Up Month at your local library, and here are some ways it’ll help you through doomsday.
By M.L. Lewis2 years ago in Journal
Beginner Sewing
September is the National Sewing Month. Sewing is an essential skill that everyone should know. Ronald Reagan declared this monthly holiday back in 1982 to recognize the importance of this at-home activity. Six out of ten people have a strong desire to learn to sew, making it a 36 billion dollar industry with 41% of its sales coming from crafters between 18 to 34 years old. For someone new to this, putting together your own sewing kit is the best way to get started.
By M.L. Lewis2 years ago in Lifehack
When Life Gives You Mold
The National Indoor Mold Society has established September as Mold Awareness Month. Mold is a common issue that could affect any home, hitting those in hot, humid areas more frequently. Mold is a diverse group of fungi known for causing extensive property damage and health risks. They are plant-like organisms that are a natural part of the environment, often thriving in warm, moist conditions. Mold can cause many illnesses like athlete’s foot, allergies, and other conditions. Here are some ways to kill the spores on common surfaces of your house.
By M.L. Lewis2 years ago in Lifehack
National Disaster Preparedness Month
September is the National Emergency Preparedness Month. This is an annual event created by FEMA to raise awareness about getting disaster ready. FEMA wants to get everyone on board by protecting themselves and their families by having a minimum of three days’ worth of supplies on hand in order to take care of themselves during a disaster or crisis. Preparing for disasters creates a legacy for you and your loved ones that can be passed down for generations. Despite the many years of promoting this month-long holiday, only 40% of the population say they are barely ready if at all, to take on a crisis for three days, let alone weeks or months. Here are some good ideas you can use to make the most of this time of the year.
By M.L. Lewis2 years ago in Lifehack
The Doomsday Kitchen
36% of Americans cook at home daily. Eating meals at home is five times cheaper than eating out regularly. Roughly half of the population cooks 3-6 days a week. Because of the pandemic, interest in cooking has gone up to 57%. The art of cooking has existed for over 2 million years, with recipes dating back to 1700 BC. Here are some interesting ways to use common kitchen tools in a disaster.
By M.L. Lewis2 years ago in Lifehack
Gone Without A Trace
August 30th is International Day of the Disappeared. Today is all about drawing attention to those who have disappeared without a trace. Every year, according to the Department Of Justice, over 600,000 people go missing in the US. Based on their statistics, someone goes missing every 40 seconds. The US police department has 100,000 active missing person cases on their desk every day. Though these numbers may look terrible, a vast majority of cases are closed as soon as they are opened. Out of the 600,000 cases, 485,000 of those cases will be solved within the first year we file them. Anybody of any age can go missing for a variety of reasons other than kidnapping. Drug use, psychiatric disorders, running away, and dementia are some of the most common ways people go missing. Here are some tips you should remember if your loved one goes missing someday.
By M.L. Lewis2 years ago in Criminal
We're Having A Heatwave!
As the Earth’s climate warms up, heatwaves have become more frequent and intense over the last twenty years. The extremely high temperatures associated with heatwaves claim 1,300 people a year. High humidity often accompanies them, making this weather phenomenon harder on the body. Though there is no exact science yet on how to predict a heatwave approaching, for now, we define them as a period of unusually high (over 90 degrees F.) temperatures that last for over two days. Many have lasted for weeks, and sometimes even months. To determine if a heatwave is happening, the National Weather Service uses the Heat Index Values. This is what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity combines with the air temperature. Heatwaves can cause many other natural hazards, like droughts and crop failures. Here are some helpful tips for the next time your town becomes an oven.
By M.L. Lewis2 years ago in Earth