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Episode 287 - Whatever Happened to Civil Defense?
Baby Boomers are familiar with the Civil Defense Agency. In school, we did "duck and cover" and watched many films on what to do in case of emergencies. However, "Civil Defense" is no longer a thing,…
Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Episode 286 - Tool of the Week: Apple Peeler & Corer
This is a great tool for processing and preserving apples!
Apples Peeler & Corer
Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Episode 285 - In Praise of Hard Copies
In the digital age, it's important to have some things in hard copy.
The Bible is one of them.
PBS Nova Series "In the Event of Catastrophe
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Episode 284 - Updates and Gratitude
It's Friday, so I thought I'd give an update on what I have going on. Also, I'm going to briefly discuss why it's important to be grateful for the people who came before us. I researched the price of…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Episode 283 - Texas History Thursday: Mary Rabb Part 1
This is the story of Mary Crownover Rabb's journey to Texas in the 1820s.
I couldn't find what I think Mary's saddle would have looked like, but this might be close.
Insect repellant: Picaridin
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Episode 282 - Tools of the Week: Offset Screwdrivers & Telescoping Magnet
I use these with sewing, but they have a thousand uses!
Offset Screwdriver
Telescoping Magnet
Kitchen Utensils - Cosmopolitan Cornbread
Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Episode 281 - Conspiracy Theories
Anytime a big event happens, especially if it's a bad thing, the conspiracy theories run rampant. Is that always the answer?
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Episode 280 - Texas History Thursday: Mary Maverick's Memoirs Part 13
This is the last chapter in Mary's memoirs, and she gives us a quick history of how her family fared through the Civil War. Needless to say, it's eerily similar to our own time.
Published on 4 weeks ago
Episode 279 - Today's Headlines in 1938
Where are we in the current 4th Turning? The headlines from 1938 sure sound similar today!
Published on 1 month ago
Episode 278 - Tool of the Week: Featherweight Sewing Machine
There's no link for this one, but you can find them on eBay.
Published on 1 month ago