Senior-friendly methods for sustainable living and self-sufficiency.
You know I love any livestock from having horses for so long. I love all animals. I had rabbits when I was 8 to 14 years old. As I became interested in the opposite sex, and I’d rather ride my horse, we quit raising them. Rabbit is one of my favorite foods to eat. I…
Modern life is deeply reliant on a consistent flow of electricity. From lighting our homes to powering communication devices and preserving food, energy keeps our lives running smoothly. What electrical devices or magic will you miss the most if you lose power? We Baby Boomers are accustomed to having electricity. We grew up with black…
When disaster strikes, threats often extend beyond the natural world. In times of crisis, the stability that typically keeps society functioning begins to crumble. Panic, scarcity, and desperation can drive people to extreme actions. Homes are no longer guaranteed sanctuaries, and the risk of theft, assault, or worse becomes a daily concern. The potential for…
I love food. Some people say they live to eat; some say they don’t. I think most of us live to eat. When access to food disappears, so does your sense of safety. The system you rely on—supermarkets, supply chains, and even local farmers—can break down instantly. This is month 1, the Food Security Challenge,…
Gardening became a bigger part of my life when we moved into our home in Keystone Heights. I attended a food preservation workshop with my neighbor soon after we moved here. Gardening and food preservation workshops offer a wonderful way for seniors to embrace nature, learn new skills, and create lasting social connections. Engaging in…
Exploring alternative protein sources becomes more interesting as we look for sustainable and nutritious options. Insect protein has emerged as one way to fill this need. In this article, I share a senior’s perspective on cultivating insects for protein. This idea is unique to me, but I am open to trying it. I like crustaceans,…
Insect cultivation can be a surprisingly engaging and rewarding hobby, especially for seniors passionate about nature and learning new things. Caring for insects not only sparks curiosity but can also bring a sense of accomplishment, all while being a gentle and practical activity. This guide is here to help you start insect cultivation at a…
Sinkholes are earth’s trapdoors—ground yawns open, swallowing homes or roads with no mercy. Water or mines carve them slow, then drop fast. A sinkhole is a depression or hole in the ground caused by some form of collapse of the surface layer. Sinkholes abound in Florida. We have so much limestone and dolomite here. There are more…
Power outages are modern cripplers—lights die, heat fades, and tech goes black, whether from storms or sabotage. Days stretch to weeks with no juice. We have all experienced power outages. It’s inevitable. We have storms. We have generators, flashlights, and candles. The worst outages have been during and after hurricanes, lasting only a few days….
Pandemics are silent, invisible reapers—microscopic invaders that turn bustling streets into ghost towns, grocery shelves into battlegrounds, and a simple handshake into a death sentence. One day, it’s a rumor from halfway across the globe; the next, it’s at your door. Cities lock down, supply chains snap, and the unprepared scramble as everyday life twists…
Wildfires are relentless predators—fast, ferocious, and fueled by wind and dry earth. They can ignite with a single spark and devour miles of land in hours, leaving ash and chaos in their wake. Unlike hurricanes or tornadoes, wildfires don’t always give you days to prepare—sometimes you’ve got minutes. Do You Know How To Plan for…
Survival prepping might seem like an activity for younger people, but a lifetime of experience can lead to a thoughtful and measured way of preparing for emergencies. In this article, I share the personal stories of seniors who have taken survival prepping seriously. Their accounts remind me that preparing for unexpected events isn’t about fear….
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