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Weather Update for My Corner of Appalachia
The snow didn’t fall very deep here but there is a thick layer of ice under that’s extremely slick… thankfully, it wasn’t as bad here as they were forecasting, and the power stayed on so no need to fire up my generator or favorite portable power bank. Weather forecast is 4-6 degrees tonight with a […]
They Keep Raising Prices… Here’s How I’m Fighting Back
In 2019, a hundred dollars at the grocery store filled up a cart. Today, that same list costs nearly a hundred and forty. And it’s not just food — even deodorant has doubled in price. The experts tell us to buy stocks, gold, or crypto to beat inflation. Wall Street wants you trapped in their […]
Everyday Carry in Appalachia — My No-Nonsense EDC
New video is up: Everyday Carry in Appalachia — My No-Nonsense EDCSimple, reliable gear that actually earns pocket space—knife, light, pepper spray, holster, and a few rural must-haves. No paid sponsors—just what I use and would recommend to family. Watch here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3ywiexPO2E Question for you: What’s the ONE item you’d add (or remove) from […]
Best Off-Grid & Emergency Water Filters (2025): What I Use—and What I Don’t
I don’t recommend Berkey anymore. They’ve had quality-control questions and still don’t hold a recognized performance certification. Independent lab tests are fine, but that’s not the same as third-party certification that also audits manufacturing. When it’s my drinking water, I want both published data and a recognized cert. I do recommend ProOne for home use […]
Read This Before You Waste Another Dollar
Cabin lived in by the “king” of frugal living in Appalachia old Tom Cassidy. “I’ve got that little cot in there, a chair, a stove for heat and cooking, a frying pan, a bean pot, an old dresser, a fiddle, and my pistol. What more does a man need?” Tom lived in this 8×8 foot […]



