[Disclaimer: Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any medication regimen. Emergency medications should be used responsibly and in accordance with medical guidelines.] In times of uncertainty and crisis, having access to essential medications can mean the difference between… Continue Reading
Our mountain cottage We moved to the mountain a half decade ago. Sounds so long. As I write, it will be our sixth winter. It’s a small cottage. About 800 square foot on main floor, with an 800 square foot… Continue Reading
Lots of folks wonder about solar, but few take the plunge. We did, twice. With the once 30% Federal Renewable Energy Tax Credit, and about 30% Duke Energy NC Solar Rebate Program, our cost was significantly off-set. But even with… Continue Reading
Our electricity goes out often, at least once every 2 to 3 months. All the outages are to be expected, given our location, but Duke Energy has been impressive with response. We’re typically without electric for only a day or… Continue Reading
We made all the preparations. We stocked up the car. We have studded snow tires. But all that doesn’t help when we slide backwards into a ditch. We called for a tow around 10:00 HRS, and it was suggested it could… Continue Reading
My amateur radio history started around the age of 10, back in the mid-1980’s. Before the internet, and before cell phones where widely available. My father was incessantly listening to morse code practice cassette tapes in the car… after dinner…… Continue Reading
Ham radio? What’s that… does it come with cheese? Ham radio is a nickname for Amateur Radio. Okay… many say it’s a dying hobby, but it still has it’s place and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Blue hair and… Continue Reading