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Going Off the Deep End…and Peanut Butter

Going Off the Deep End…and Peanut Butter

Many of my friends and family think I’m going off the deep end, meaning they think I’m crazy, wacko, out-of-my-mind, paranoid, etc., etc., etc. Why? Because I keep trying to wake them to the fact that things could get worse in our country than ever imagined, and that they should prepare for the worst by stocking up on food, water and more.

Some folks might call me a “prepper”, although, I’m only doing what I’ve done for years and years…stocking for emergency reasons, like when we were without electricity for seven days due to an ice storm and without running water when the pipes froze, and when normal income was disrupted due to lack of work hours or lay-offs. Now though, I’m more extreme in the efforts because of possible economic collapse or Electromagnetic Pulse [EMP] caused from a solar flare or nuclear weapons. Natural disasters, like floods, earthquakes or tornadoes could occur. This year, the Texas drought caused water shortages and wild fires. Thankfully, we were not affected by the fires. Sadly, quite a few Texans lost much to flames.

Heck, a fire or tornado could wipe out everything stocked thus far, which isn’t a great amount; yet, having  the small stockpile is a great stress reliever, especially since prices continue to rise and I’m saving money in the long run. And it’s always nice to know that if nothing were needed for my family, then the extra items could be used to help others in need.

Mentioning needs…if you need peanut butter, now’s the time to stock up. Peanut yield is low due to the drought. Peanut butter prices are expected to rise up to 40%. I’ll be hitting the store soon. Gotta have my peanut butter! Plus, a few cans of nuts. Hmmm…guess you could add “nutty” to the list of terms used to describe my state of mind. LOL!

Anyhoo, if you’re not aware, become aware…and prepare.

Patricia Spork

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Researching and Observing

You may wonder why I’ve not posted on this blog since May, so I’ll update you.

Last year (2010), observing how our economy continued to decline, I began preparing for its collapse. Economical collapse…something unthinkable, huh, or so you may have thought until this year (2011)…that’s if you’re keeping abreast of current events.

This year, in March, Japan had tsunami and nuclear tragedies, emotionally effecting many people worldwide. Even though I’ve always stayed up with current events (especially since 9/11/01), after what happened in Japan, I devoted more time to alternative media, since mainstream media, in my personal opinion, did not cover Japan appropriately.

As a matter of fact, to me, mainstream media hid facts, especially facts about radiation fallout in the United States and elsewhere around the world. Why? Well, I believe mainstream media is somehow government controlled, and our “Federal Family” apparently does not wish to frighten the public. And, to me, Japan’s government apparently did not wish to frighten their public about the true spread of radiation in their country.

What we don’t know won’t hurt us, right?

Tell that to Japanese children now having heart attacks and thyroid problems.

Anyhoo, in May, rather than keeping up with this blog, time on the computer became delegated to reading articles and watching videos online about everything happening in the world and solar system that could affect my family and me. To let you know, I even let Twitter time decline, which my visits there have always been for relaxation…kind of like how some people relax by watching television or playing video games.

Yet, as chaos continues to escalate in the U.S. and abroad, I feel its my duty to share things that concern me as a wife, mother, grandmother and American citizen. So, I’ll continue to research and observe, not just for me, but for you, too. As I become aware (and prepare), I hope to help you become aware…and prepare.

Take care,

Patricia Spork