Day: July 22, 2024

Preparedness Notes for Monday — July 22, 2024

On July 22, 1893, the poet Katharine Lee Bates wrote the lyrics to “America the Beautiful”.  Inspired by the scenery of Colorado, Bates wrote the words as a poem, originally titled “Pikes Peak“. It was first published in the Fourth of July 1895 edition of the church periodical, The Congregationalist. At that time, the poem was titled “America”.   The music was earlier composed by church organist and choirmaster Samuel A. Ward at Grace Episcopal Church in Newark, New Jersey. The two never met. The combination of Ward’s melody and Bates’s poem was first entitled “America the Beautiful” in 1910.  The …


Ruger American Rifle Generation II in 6.5 Creedmoor, by Thomas Christianson

The Ruger American Rifle Generation II in 6.5 Creemoor is highly accurate and light, with an easily gripped and highly adjustable stock. The 20 inch spiral fluted barrel is visually striking, the bolt cycles smoothly, and the 3 position tang safety is easy to operate and intuitive. At 6.5 pounds, the rifle would be easier to carry than most on a long day in the field. With a manufacturer-suggested retail price of $729 at the time of this writing, and widely available for less, the rifle offers an excellent value for the money. If you are looking for a good …


Recipe of the Week:  Cheddar Cheese & Bacon Wheat Germ Muffins

The following recipe for Cheddar Cheese & Bacon Wheat Germ Muffins is from SurvivalBlog reader J.M.W. Ingredients 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour (such as King Arthur) 1 ¼ cup wheat germ (such as Kretschmer’s) 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda (necessary!) 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder MIX TOGETHER THOROUGHLY, THEN ADD: 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese 12 ounces lean raw bacon, cooked crisp, cut into ½ inch pieces OPTIONAL: 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated WET INGREDIENTS 2 eggs 1 ½ cups milk, or buttermilk, or yogurt 1 stick soft butter, not melted …


SurvivalBlog Graphic of the Week

Today’s graphic is a map showing the Frontier Counties of the United States. To qualify as “frontier”, a county must have six or fewer people, per square mile. (Graphic courtesy of Reddit.) The thumbnail image below is click-expandable.       — Please send your graphic ideas to JWR. (Either via e-mail or via our Contact form.) Any graphics that you send must either be your own creation or uncopyrighted.