How To Think

What’s a thing you wish schools actually taught? I was a homeschool student. I know what you’re thinking, it’s the same thing most people think. The gasp of horror. The questions about my ability to socialize (I’m fine, thank you). The curiosity about how I feel about my education, or how hard it must haveContinue reading “How To Think”

The Scariest Thing About 1984 (Orwell)

The pen is mightier than the sword. But what if I could use my pen to rewrite history? What if I could change the whole of reality, simply by publishing a new one? In 1984, by George Orwell, he envisions a world where the government could do just this. Not a literal changing of history,Continue reading “The Scariest Thing About 1984 (Orwell)”

You People Have Favorite BRANDS?

What are your favorite brands and why? Dear God, what have we done? I don’t have favorite brands, and you shouldn’t either. To allow an emotional bond to develop between you and someone selling you a product (typically not even a necessity) is madness. Favorite brands? Insanity. This culture needs a hard reset. We’re pretendingContinue reading “You People Have Favorite BRANDS?”

Rest.

Work. Discipline. Grind. Motivate. Move. You’ve heard all of this before. You don’t need another person telling you to go harder, do more, jump higher. You’re tired, worn out, from pursuing a vision of life that doesn’t make sense. You need to rest. Now, to be very clear, you don’t need to be distracted. YouContinue reading “Rest.”

The Deep Dark Void (of home improvement)

Once again, as has happened every year for the past three years, things have gone horribly wrong. Shocker, I know. Every time I think I’m going to commit to posting more frequently, something comes up and ruins the plan. Maybe I’m the problem, or maybe it’s just dreadful luck. This year, the plan was toContinue reading “The Deep Dark Void (of home improvement)”

Squared Away Ep. 6: Getting Fit, and Water Kit

This week on the Squared Away blog, I’m going to be talking about what I’m doing to get fit, breaking down what’s in my go bag water kit, and why I set things up the way I have. Getting Fit: Working Out I’m in reasonably good health, but let’s be honest, most of us aren’tContinue reading “Squared Away Ep. 6: Getting Fit, and Water Kit”

A-Frame (Shelter)

An A-Frame Shelter is a shelter using a single ridge pole and two side walls, pulled tight into a shape like the letter A. This type of shelter allows less mobility, but has increased wind protection. An A-Frame shelter might be best suited for non combat situations, such as when in a large group; lackContinue reading “A-Frame (Shelter)”

Bug Out, Bugging Out

Bug Out is a term used by Survivalists meaning to leave a location. This can be in reference to a disaster, combat situation, or permanent displacement. There is debate by many about when to bug out, be it well before an event, after, or if you should at all. Bugging out is typically up toContinue reading “Bug Out, Bugging Out”

Squared Away EP 4: Why Wear a Plate Carrier?

As part of my continuing preparation, I’m going to handle a concept for internal and external preparation. You may have read in a prior episode that I purchased a 5.11 Prime plate carrier and Hoplite plates for self defense purposes. I’ve seen a lot of questions about why this is necessary , and statements aboutContinue reading “Squared Away EP 4: Why Wear a Plate Carrier?”

Squared Away Ep. 3: Growing, growing, growing!

What’s up guys, it’s episode three, revenge of the plants, and today, I’m gonna give you the fill in on what’s been happening! We’ll be covering fitness, plants, and tools today, and I am PUMPED. Let’s dive in, alright? Garden Stuff! I’m going to start with the garden growing that’s been happening for a weekContinue reading “Squared Away Ep. 3: Growing, growing, growing!”