New Definition of Resiliency
Years ago, living off the grid had a very anti-social connotation that left many people that chose to live a more resilient lifestyle in …
A Real Threat to Our Water Supplies
Of all resources, water is the most critical to our daily lives. Our bodies depend on it and our gardens simply cannot thrive without …
Energy Wasted to Fill the Shelves
Society’s dependence on commercial produce and energy production is at an all-time high. In fact, that is probably why most of us have chosen …
The Biggest Failure Risk
Today…the federal government shut down (again). First of all, a government shutdown is nothing new. This is the 18th shutdown in the last 37 …
The Rise of Green Collar Jobs
We spend a lot of time discussing how to create sustainable lifestyles for ourselves and other members of our communities. The idea is that …
A Forgotten Area for Resilience
Around the world, the average life expectancy of humans continues to increase. Even in underdeveloped countries, we are seeing more people live into old …
Bouncing Back From Colorado Floods
Natural disasters are inevitable. The tragic flooding we have seen unfold in Colorado this month serves as a reminder to us all that life …
Big Changes Coming September 23rd
Although we have already discussed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, it’s important to realize the effects of these legislative changes when they …
What to do for Winter
With winter fast approaching, it’s that time of year where we begin thinking about winter preparations for our gardens. Not only does proper preparation …
Overcoming Fallacy You’ve Been Fed
Most of us are aware that government is not as transparent as it wants you to believe. How many times have government officials outright …