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Episode 365 - A Life Well Lived
I attended a funeral for a friend's mom this weekend. She was a strong Texas woman, respected and admired by all who knew her. What will people remem…
2 months ago
Episode 364 - Modern Skills That Would be Handy in the Apocalypse
There is so much more knowledge now than there was in the 19th century. We can leverage modern skills to make life in a grid-down situation easier.
2 months, 1 week ago
Episode 363 - Texas History Thursday: Louvenia Roberts Part 1
Louvenia shares her experiences as the wife of a Texas Ranger on the frontier in the 1870s.
2 months, 1 week ago
Episode 362 - Early Skills That Will Be Helpful in the Apocalypse
Some skills have gone by the wayside, but would be helpful in a long-term grid-down world. Here is a link to a blog with what looks like pretty good …
2 months, 1 week ago
Episode 361 - Tool of the Week: Warren Hoe
Gardening is made easier with specific tools. The warren hoe is a good example.
2 months, 1 week ago
Episode 360 - Overlapping Skills
Some skills are valuable no matter the conditions we live in. Problem-solving, navigation, and negotiation will serve you well in all situations.
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 359 - Texas History Thursday: Fannie Beck Part 3
We finish up Fannie's story with Indian raids and religion.
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 358 - What Does It Mean to be Resilient and Self Sufficient?
When we discuss "having skills", what exactly does that mean? Are we just talking about old traditional skills, or does that include modern day skill…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 357 - Tool of the Week: Gardening Journal
A gardening journal can be a really valuable tool. Use it to track how your garden is performing over the years, and you can learn a lot about what w…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 356 - First Crop of 2026 is Officially in the Ground!
Onions are planted and settling into the raised beds. What is you have never gardened before, or you live in a new place where you have never gardene…
2 months, 2 weeks ago