Tomorrow is Thanksgiving here in the United States. The Canadians celebrated it last month and I’m not really sure if there’s a completely equivalent holiday in the rest of the world. Either way, it’s a day that we really focus on gratitude and on togetherness. It’s been a tough year for both. Many of us …
I know I don’t talk about concealed carry here a lot, and please excuse the mess as I continue to move into my new office, but this is SO EXCITING that I couldn’t wait to share it with those of you who do carry guns and are interested in making it easier to do safely, …
Things seem to change blindingly fast sometimes, like the nearly last-minute recommendation last week from CDC to not gather as extended families for Thanksgiving. Let’s put aside for a moment whether or not that advice makes sense or if you’re going to follow it, and pretend for a moment that it’s a mandate, an order, …
After the years of April, May, and June, it’s hard to believe that we’ve already fast-forwarded to the end of November. Now that we’re just a week out from Black Friday, it’s probably about time to finish up those wish lists and shopping lists for any holiday gift-giving you’re planning to do. Even if it’s …
I’m thinking today about knives. My friends will tell you that’s not all that unusual: ever since I took my first defensive knife class, I’ve been inspired both to train extensively in relevant skills and to collect blades. Which makes me all the more concerned when I hear about the common practice of women and …
For those of us who are gainfully employed (yay), this is also often the time of year when it’s common to see overtime, raises, and bonuses (double yay). If you’re lucky enough to be one of those, it can be challenging to figure out what to do with that windfall, especially if you tend to …
Hey, let’s lighten up a bit here. Another holiday issue I’m thinking about is how to maintain my healthy eating habits in the face of, well, all of the temptation. Whether you’re working on losing the quarantine fifteen, have a restricted diet for medical, religious, or ethical reasons, or are just plain trying not to …
It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next week already. For those of you who are spending the day with family, are you ready yet? As we all know, it can be as miserable of an experience as it is an enjoyable one, depending on the year and the folks in attendance. If you’re expecting …
This time of year is rife with scammers, pretending to collect for various charities and causes. They can range from people trying to get money for organizations that don’t actually exist or who won’t actually receive what is collected, to folks using false tearjerker stories to raise money for their personal use. This time of …
You’ve locked up your home tight, turned on the alarms and cameras, and let a neighbor know to keep an eye on your place. It’s time to hit the road, finally! Whether you’re going by car, bus, train, or plane, there are a number of simple things to keep in mind as you travel so …
