If the grid goes down, most of your devices go down, too. You need electricity. It does not matter if you are sheltering in place or bugging out. Having a mobile power…
Paper Maps: Not Just a 20th Century Relic
When I was a kid, we never traveled far without a map in the car. A Rand McNally map of our route was always in the glove compartment. It got thrown at…
Some Thoughts on Fertility Awareness Post-Roe
With the Supreme Court dicking around with our right to choose, it’s essential that those of you in the reproduction zone understand how to prevent pregnancy. This goes out to all who…
Accessing Abortion Care in the Aftermath of the Supreme Court’s Ruling
If you’re still reeling from the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, I understand, because I have tried to figure out for several days what the most helpful possible course of action might be for me to take. The first step? Providing resources on how pregnant people can seek abortions if they live in a state that bans it.
Keeping a Baby Alive In A Disaster: Lessons From the Baby Formula Crisis
Being a prepper seems paranoid right up until the moment it isn’t. And if the baby formula crisis has taught us anything, it’s that supply chain disruptions for crucial items can come…
Managing Menstruation During Societal Devastation
I wish I had a time machine. I would immediately use it to give a broke-ass 19-year-old me a menstrual cup. Every vagina in the world should have one as a birthright.
The Why
I want you, dear reader, to survive. I want us to be around so we can rebuild society into something that is good for everyone.