What do I really need? Before we get to the “list” it should be noted that we need community. Very few people are content to be truly alone. Most of us like some kind of company perhaps in varying degrees but the idea of being able to share with others is a basic need. I […]
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There is not only “one way”
Although there are some essentials to being self sufficient there are multiple ways to get there. Many of the self sufficient methods you will find online or through a course are teaching a certain coarse of action. This usually involves some sort of dire circumstance such as calamity or being lost. There is nothing wrong […]
Your Best Knife
The best knife is the one you use. The fact that it’s kept sharp is a given. There are no shortage of good knives on the market of every design and specification. Some people collect them or simply have a fascination with them. If we look at the origins of the blade; it was a […]
The Second Belt
What is it? The first belt holds up your pants and the second belt holds a pouch and maybe a few more things. The idea is that whatever you need to have to incur the elements is represented here. From a walk in the woods to a fully equipped homestead. The key to understanding the […]
What to eat – Closer to The Land series
The essential food truth is this: four hours from now you will be hungry. While there is no shortage of food combinations it’s helpful to remember a couple of basic food foundations. And yes there are food allergies etc. and you know what you should do about those, if not obtain the necessary tests from […]
It’s our choice
We always create on the frontier, where the amenities are few. The current state of affairs dictate that we review and re-invest ourselves in pursuits that have been underused or abandoned over the last several decades. To that end we will cover some of these issues and practices including plain ole thinking for oneself. Follow […]
Being Ready Is A Full Time Job
There is more than a little discussion on readiness these days. It’s all over the internet and often in the news when some disaster strikes. We have all our bags and kits at the ready but what about Us. Are we ready? If it became necessary to walk out the front door “right now” could […]
Down on the Farm & Grandpa’s Tools
On the farm long ago without any prejudice to situation we were blessed to live in the old ways. We had a well with a bucket, outhouse, wood stove, garden and not a power tool anywhere on the place. The best part of this was that as a small boy I saw what it took […]
Fear Of The Unknown
It has been often said, we fear what we do not understand. While this may be true you can still fear something even if you understand it. The reason is simple. Fear takes us to a uncomfortable emotional place. It is the experiencing of these things that we don’t like. Why we have these feelings is […]
It’s not what you say, altogether
BB King said “it’s not what I play it’s the way that I play it” So true also of writing. How things are phrased and what is left out can be just as powerful. Sadly this is too true of our communications these days whether from companies or the media. If you read only the […]
The Frontier View 