Survival Scout Tips
Avoid This Pride Before the Fall
As the seasons begin to change, I get that same feeling again. It seems to get stronger every year. Harvesting the Patriot Garden Of course, the calendar says that there's...
Shots Fired Were Made of Bread and Chocolate
When most of us remember the Cold War, certain images come to mind. There's the terrifying sight of a mushroom cloud appearing over an American city or Soviet troops marching...
How Can We Lose an Entire Summer?
Imagine for a moment how shocking this would be. 1816: The Year Without A Summer You wake up in July expecting a steamy Saturday afternoon relaxing in the backyard. The...
The Hungry History of Washington's Army
Today, I wanted to share an interesting story from our nation's early days. Many of the early actions of our Founding Fathers show great wisdom which we can learn from...
Save the Seeds, Save the World
As we pause from time to time to honor the memory of those patriots who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country, I thought it would be fitting to share...
Opposable Thumbs? There's More...
Opposable Thumbs? There's More... There is one peculiar thing that sets us apart from every other species on this planet. Most scientists would say it's our opposable thumbs. Some religious...
Christmas Riots? The History of "Merry Christmas"
Around here, we're not afraid of being politically incorrect. Apparently, the PC police would have you believe that saying "Happy Holidays" is the only appropriate greeting for this time of...
What Shall We Do with a Drunken Sailor?
What Shall We Do with a Drunken Sailor? You might recognize the line - it’s from a sea shanty tune sung on old military vessels by the crew as they...
