Photo by PhotoMIX Company on Pexels.com This article was inspired by a multi-pronged adventure I recently took. I flew out to Chicago, took a train ride to Seattle, and then flew back to Houston. I was shocked at the varying levels of security I had to go through for each leg of my journey, and …
Author: Patrick Edwards
Vacations are Hard Work
Photo by Alexandr Podvalny on Pexels.com Vacations are fun, but it's a job to plan a successful one. You need to set a budget, decide where you're going, find lodging, figure out what you want to do, pack for your trip, and prepare your home. That's a lot of things you must do before you …
An Ally Against China?
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Who do you think would be a great ally in a future war against China? England? Sure. France? Ha! They’ve been more of a burden than a true ally in almost every modern war. Germany? They’ve been a great ally for decades, but they need to focus on Europe right …
Using a Public Toilet 🚻 A Ritual
Photo by Max Vakhtbovych on Pexels.com You walk into the restroom and smell that first waft of stale piss, but that doesn’t stop you. No. You are on a mission to sit and expel solid waste. You rush to the toilet not knowing who or what has sat on it before you. You don’t even …
Don’t be Sorry
Photo by lilartsy on Pexels.com About 10-12 years ago, a coworker of mine once told me that I should never say “I’m sorry”. Instead, I should say, “I apologize”. She explained that saying “I’m sorry” implies that you are a “sorry” person. It casts you in a negative light, and continued usage could contribute to …
Religious Groups Will Take Over
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com If an apocalyptic event happened that causes our civilization to fall, religious communities will almost certainly try to take over. If they don’t succeed outright, they’ll still be the dominant socio-political force in the land. Under normal conditions, people of faith are just like ordinary Americans. They hold very strong …
Tow Truck Cross ✝️
Image sourced from SirGergoyFriendman on Reddit We’ve all seen them as they drive around the city. They’re the vultures of the road who prey on traffic accidents. They roam the streets looking for targets of opportunity and victimize unsuspecting drivers who may have parked in a parking spot after hours or too close to a …
Cool Times ⏰
Photo by Jess Bailey Designs on Pexels.com Some times on a digital clock are cool if you happen to notice them at the right time. I always take a moment to appreciate a coincidental sighting of a cool time, but won’t waste the whole minute. There are different things which can make certain times special. …
Making a Living After the Apocalypse
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com In a previous blog I described how agricultural products will be the most important commodity in the new world. So much so, whatever currency is used may hold a foundation based on calories, and non-edible products will be traded based on the perceived caloric value. Your main goal in this …
Phantom Hair Syndrome
You know that feeling you get after shaving your nose hairs? The feeling that a single hair survived and it’s scratching the inside of your nose. That’s what I call phantom hair syndrome[1]. You shaved the hairs growing in your nose, wipe the inside of each nostril with a tissue or toilet paper, and are …
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