Prepping for today

I have shared other's blogs in the past, that focused on the similarities between homesteaders and preppers on our Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Google+.  I have resisted sharing some posts with useful information on survival situations, because our focus is and remains developing self-sufficiency and a healthier lifestyle and not spreading paranoia or conspiracy theories.  I do believe that there will be some serious and drastic changes coming in the not too distant future both in the area of national and international politics because of the populace's growing disenchantment with our governments, our abridged freedoms and individuals dwindling financial resources, I do not believe that we are imminent danger of a zombie apocalypse.

​The other reason that I have resisted sharing some of these posts, is that there is a negative connotation when someone mention Prepper or Prepping as there is currently connected with Syrians or Muslims.  Just like everything in life, there are some that are a bit extreme in their beliefs and their prepping for The End of The World As We Know It and Shit Hitting The Fan scenarios and conspiracy theories.  In my opinion, there is no right or wrong way to keep you and your family safe in the event of disaster either from natural or man-made origins.

Having experienced 9/11 and witnessing the 2nd Tower crumble to the ground, I can attest that terrorists are out there.
They do not particularly care who they kill, maim or injure and they do not care about the wake of loss and emptiness they leave behind.
Last week's terrorist attacks in Paris, Lebanon and Kenya are a reminder of the times we are living in.
The photo on the left is from today's local news in Tucson.  This was posted by   person(s) yet unknown to cause terror by disrupting daily life.  The schools were shut down for the day and fortunately this event has been deemed a hoax.

I maintain that terror attacks are carried out by a very small percentage of the population.  Just as there are bad apples in every race, religion, orientation and occupation, it is not fair to condemn an entire group based them.  That same rational needs to be applied here- do not condemn all Muslims or Syrians for the acts of a few.  
It is through bigotry and fear/hate mongering that the interests of a select few are advanced.
Our two day series beginning today on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Google+ will share other's blogs and media stories about these recent events and for tips on preparing and surviving difficult events.  We hope you will join us for this.