This past year wasn’t what we expected it to be... Wildfires, a record number of hurricanes, and a global pandemic. To say this year has been one-of-a-kind would be an understatement. But if 2020 showed the world one thing, it’s...
I’ll be honest – I’m not a big fan of interruptions. I suppose sometimes they can be a welcomed distraction. Such as when someone brings you a cold drink while you’re working in the backyard. Or your adult child calls...
Science fiction writers have speculated that someday we’ll have health monitors implanted in our forearms. And be able to view the screen through our skin at any time. These monitors would register body temperature, blood pressure and cholesterol. As well...
Much has been in the news recently about COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. Two vaccines have received emergency use approval and are now being rolled out. They are produced by Pfizer/BioNtech and Moderna. Their development used the same technology and...
Today is the first day of winter in America. Depending on where you live, you may have assumed it had already begun. If you live in the Northeast – or if you ever lived there – you know all about...
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s the importance of being prepared for an uncertain future. In fact, this year has been the poster child for this subject. From the coronavirus pandemic and extreme weather events to wildfires and...
As odd as this might sound, I have a Christmas tradition that I try to accomplish every year based on my geographical location. Some might refer to it as the "Polar Bear Club." For those of you not familiar, it...
At 4Patriots, we think we know a little bit about preparedness and survival. Helping people become more independent and self-sufficient is what we do. But no one sees firsthand the people who desperately need assistance due to natural disasters better...
After a year of a pandemic, numerous extreme weather events, record-breaking wildfires, civil unrest and election controversies, I’m ready for some good news. I hope you are too. And if so, you’ve come to the right place. Today I want...