You’re having “one of those days”, the kind of day when it would have been better to stay in bed, turn off the phone and blissfully hideaway from the world.  But you didn’t, there are kids to feed, and money to make.  You fight traffic to get to a job, where you do the work of three people for a boss that doesn’t appreciate you.

Or it is much simpler than that and you just need a moment to release some stress in your life.

So what happens when the adrenaline kicks in? In the simplest of terms, the blood starts flowing. The important factor is that the blood leaves the brain, and you tap into a more primal thinking.  And you lose the ability to make strong calculated decisions. Continue reading →

Below is a description of the group:

“This is a women’s group for discussion and preparing action plans for what I like to call “everyday preparedness” or “practical preparedness”. Any ladies are welcome (you don’t need to be a mom). No experience? No problem! Discussion topics will be similar to those found in CERT training, and books like “Just In Case” by Kathy Harrison, and “Survival Mom” by Lisa Bedford. We will not be debating or discussing the likelihood of doomsday scenarios. Example topics for discussion are: water storage, once a month cooking, DIY home repairs, fire safety, car kits, prepping with children, etc.”

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