Preparedness Notes for Monday — June 23, 2025

On June 23, 930, the world’s oldest parliament, the Icelandic Parliament — the Alþingi — was established. — To reiterate and expand on my note posted yesterday: My e-mail inbox has been full of queries from readers about the USAF bomber strikes on Iranian nuclear weapons development sites. Folks want to know if this might mean WW3. For some articles on that topic, see our June 19th Odds ‘n Sods column.  There could indeed be some escalation.  There is certainly the risk of an Iranian sub-critical  “dirty bomb” being detonated, most likely at an American container seaport. And there is …




Smartwool Run Mid Crew Pattern Socks, by Thomas Christianson

Smartwool Run Mid Crew Pattern Socks are outstanding for everyday use and for field wear. They are comfortable, durable, attractive, resist odor, wick moisture away from the skin, and remain pleasant to wear even under extended use. They are also good for running in. At the time of this writing a pair of these USA-made socks cost $22 . This pair of socks has become one of my favorites, along with the other Smartwool socks in my drawer. I highly recommend them.




Recipe of the Week: Super Stuffed Zucchini Squash

The following recipe for Super Stuffed Zucchini Squash is from SurvivalBlog reader V.F. , who says: “The exact proportion of ingredients is not crucial — use them in proportions that suit your taste.  An egg is included to bind the breadcrumbs to the other ingredients.” Ingredients Zucchini, medium-size. 1 large Egg (or two medium eggs) Coarse breadcrumbs (preferably freshly-made.) Parmesan cheese (You can substitute other cheeses, such as Mozzarella.) Minced Garlic (optional, to taste) Cherry tomatoes, chopped Pine nuts (optional) Lemon zest Thyme Oive oil Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste Pesto sauce (optional.) Directions Wash and slice the raw …




SurvivalBlog Graphic of the Week

Today’s graphic: A map showing Births by Unmarried Women, by State, in the U.S.. (Graphic by  “cookoutenthusiast” courtesy of Reddit.) The thumbnail below is click-expandable.       — Please send your graphics or graphics links to JWR. (Either via e-mail or via our Contact form.) Any graphics that you send must either be your own creation or uncopyrighted.