The latest on the off-duty LA cop and the Hispanic kid
Remember the off-duty LA cop and the crowd of Hispanic kids I blogged on? This article from the San Jose Mercury-News is the latest thing…
Month: February 2017
Speaking of raised beds
I’ve been posting a lot on raised beds, but we haven’t actually talked about building the raised bed itself. It can be as easy as…
Raised bed hoop houses
You can extend your growing season dramatically with a hoop house, and you can use miniature ones with raised beds. Here’s a quick video on…
I can find the oddest things on the Intertubz
I’m looking for information on timber framing, and I find a video on timbering a hard rock mine. The guy has a whole series on…
Fred Reed on Two Americas
Trump did not cause the deep division in the country. It caused him. There are two very different Americas. I suspect that the half of…
Hardening the walls of your home against pistol/rifle fire
While this is something that most people wouldn’t want to do to their home now, it might be something that you would want to consider…
Gangs are going for more firepower
(Via the Drudge Report) In the gun-controlled paradise that is Chicago, street gangs are upping their game, moving from pistols to long guns to fight…
It must be the night for civil war
(From Michael Bane on Facebook) Or maybe it’s just Town Hall is hittin’ a groove. At any rate, Kurt Schlichter has an interesting piece that plays…
It’s starting to become something of a meme
(Found on Facebook) I’m finding more and more pieces in the media, such as this one on Town Hall, that pronounce we are in the…
The long hot summer
(Links via the Drudge Report) Is the long hot summer starting? Watch this, then watch some of the other videos that will show up on…
Hm-m-m
The National Review is having vapors about the Fourth Circus’ decision in Kolbe vs. Hogan, the lawsuit over Maryland’s assault weapons ban. Somehow, this strikes…
The du Toit…he hath returned
I knew he was coming back Monday, I plead life. Go forth and read. Welcome back, blogfather.
I should read my own blogroll more often
Even when it provides disquieting confirmation that Something Is Up (don’t miss the comments). Given Lawdog’s day job, you have to take his thoughts seriously. Being…
Here’s one that’s just for fun
Or maybe not. Yeah, they’ve got some years and some miles on them, and they’re packing some extra poundage. They definitely aren’t high speed, low…
Fertilizing those raised beds
One thing that raised beds require is a continual renewal of the soil in order to maintain its fertility. You can pull the old soil…
Back to it
I’ve been a little lazy doing 5 Minute Prep posts, so you’re going to get a twofer today. Here are two videos on a subject…
I have got to close some of these browser tabs
I’ve been keeping these open, planning on writing something long and likely overly pedantic about them. Lucky you, I’ve been busy (early spring, huzzah!), so…
Motion sensors on a budget
I think we all love to hate Harbor Freight, but you can score some great deals on useful things. To whit: This shows up on…
A bleg
Not for me, but for someone you may remember, Kim Du Toit. Kim is the reason I’m here. Kim ran a blog way back when,…
A new gun malfunction–the saga continues
I’ve gotten an amazing amount of traffic on my post “A new gun malfunction“. (I’m quite grateful for that, by the way. While I’ve often…
Hardening your home
(This one is going to be your 5 Minute Prep piece for today, simply because you can read it in 5 minutes. You may even…
Keeping important drugs cool when the power is out
There are a number of drugs, the most commonly thought of being insulin, that require refrigeration. What do you do if the power is out…
Making a bit of personal history
At one point in history, online discussion forums were the big thing. In the days when the BBS ruled digital communication, forums were about the…
Not the guy you want for your test case…
A guy accused of possessing kiddie porn isn’t the case you want to take to court to set a constitutional rights precedent. However, the issue…
How to control a common knife attack
We all hope to never get this close, but hope doesn’t win fights.
Why have I not heard of Mountain Guerrilla before?
(Via The View From the Porch) I wish I had, because this man lays down a powerful message. Read his words on the current civil…
Hiding where you’ve hidden your stuff
There are reasons to hide various sorts of prep goods. You may be afraid that your house will be burglarized or raided. You might want…
3 inch screws are great
But I don’t think they are a great replacement for a firearm and the will to use it. Read this story of a hot burglary…
Knowing the lay of the land
How well do you know the area where you live? I’m not talking about getting around on foot or by car, or where the grocery…
It’s coming home…
I just wish I felt a little more enthusiasm. Instead, I feel like I’m awaiting the verdict of my mechanic on a car that already…