Years ago, I read a book by Amanda Ripley that really made an impact on me. It was about the psychology of folks who’ve survived horrible disasters like plane crashes, earthquakes, and 9/11. The book is called The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes – and Why. Forget all the DIYs …

In an uncommon (these days) act of objective journalism, James O’Keefe, the founder of Project Veritas and now the CEO of OMG Media, has gone to Western North Carolina to investigate. He went to see who was telling the truth about the situation there: the federal government or the people …

I hope everyone is having a great time preparing for Thanksgiving this week. Before the big Black Friday hullabaloo, we here at The OP wanted to offer you a thank you – a pre-Black Friday sale that’ll knock your socks off! Do you remember the excitement of going to the …

Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. No gifts are required – it’s just about gratitude and good food. Spending the day with the people I love is an added bonus. But this year, the day of thanks is at risk. By no less than politics. Buy All-American! …

Put yourself into this (fictional) scenario. Your adrenaline is still pumping through your veins at an astounding pace after the mud came down the mountain and pushed your house, your truck, and your garage right off of their foundations and out of sight. Despite the chaos and ruin, you feel lucky. Your …

There are scenarios we all try to prepare for, like long-term power outages, terrible storms, or other disastrous events. But as Western North Carolina demonstrates, there are some things so wildly unexpected that you just can’t prep for them. The SHTF in Western NC almost two months ago, and people …

We’ve talked before about the mental health effects suffered by some Harris supporters after mainstream media convinced them that there was no way Trump could win. Now, as the truth settles in that he, in fact, will be the 47th president, threats of violence against Trump voters have absolutely surged. It’s getting …

The cost of energy is skyrocketing around the world and the days of setting our thermostats at a cozy 76 degrees in the winter are over, at least for now.  In these days of tight budgets and expensive utilities, learning how to stay warm with less heat can save you …

A highly contentious election is taking place this week, and it won’t take much for chaos to erupt. It’s important to remember that political violence is no longer just the domain of big cities. Wherever you live, you may need to get ready fast. When you live in an urban …

I sincerely hope that none of these medical books will ever be necessary, but recently, I’ve had the uncomfortable feeling that even if some kind of catastrophic disaster doesn’t strike us, we may be largely on our own regarding healthcare. I’ve always kept medical books on hand, even before I …