Hi friends,We live in Michigan in a typical American suburb, though there are some more native areas nearby, so we'll see the occasional wild critter go by, though usually just a rabbit or two and a host of birds.So, yesterday, I was in the laundry r...

Hi friends,If you're on the northeastern side of the United States, it's likely you got a bit of snow this week.Here's the start of our big, scary snow storm. We had winter warnings and expected 10 - 14 inches overnight.I found it kind of funny that...

Hi friends,Quite a few years ago, I ran across a simple, but slightly unpleasant technique to decrease the length of a cold, allergy symptoms and other sinus troubles.With that intro, I'm sure you're very interested to hear what it is. lol. But, wait...

Hi friends,(Don't miss a pic of "Freddy" below, the torso model the character in my new book is learning anatomy from so he can cast effective healing spells) I love hearing from you and enjoy your feedback on my newsletters. Please keep writing.In r...

Hi friends,I hope the new year is treating you well and anyone sick or with illness in the family recovers quickly!Today's self-defense tip is a quick and simple one.If you're paid much attention to self-defense ideas, chances are you're heard about...

Hi friends,If you're setting new goals for the year and want to include food storage on that list, you'll likely need a bunch of 5-gallon buckets. They are an essential part of storage - both food and items. They are critical if you are storing thing...

Hi friends,Sometimes there's a bit of a downer after the holidays. For us here, there were a few tears shed as we dropped off my oldest and his small family (including my granddaughter) at the airport so they could return home.We miss them already!!A...

Hi friends,Merry Christmas! I already have the best Christmas present: my granddaughter is here visiting! Oh, and both her parents too. :DI hope you are surrounded by family and friends this holiday season, too. For a fun treat, I thought I'd share o...

Hi friends,I hope you and your family are having a wonderful holiday season. And for anyone who didn't pick up a free copy of our 20-plus post-apoc author e-magazine last week, it's still available - Our Christmas gift to our readers. Enjoy!Once Upon...

Hi friends,First, I'd like to thank all of you who sent prayers and well-wishes for my recovery from kidney stone surgery. Things have improved every day, and it's really uplifting to hear from all of you, so thanks again!And my second bit of good ne...