Just out from Census – but this is misleading at best: Up 1.7%? Don’t believe it. Misleading this Mr. Ure say? Why shore did! Lookie here, now: Monetary base is up 31% in the last year. The Retail Sales are measured how? Show of hands? Units? NO!!! You stooge, it’s measured in DOLLARS. So if the … Read More
Latest installment of my book this morning deals with a process called Destructuring. Up to page 71 today. Where it fits in the process of “filling the suitcase between your ears” is worth a few minutes of your time. First though, a ton of data to wade through including (besides headlines) the new ADP Jobs … Read More
(This is the post that “blew up” UrbanSurvival last weekend. We can’t be sure, but this was the last thing I posted; rewritten from memory…) Summer Shop Tips The weather here has been into the 90s now for a couple of weeks. With it, the amount of time spent in the shop, not to mention the … Read More
“With all your getting, get Wisdom & Understanding.” Forbes uses a spin off along these lines. The original is found in Proverbs 7: “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” That was a tall order to fill in 2020. But there are a lot of useful takeaways. … Read More
Housing Data Shortly Fly Me To the Moon, bossa nova, seems like today’s starting point. With Dow futures pointing to a 300+ point pop at the open, it seems all the world’s gone mad. The data we’re seeing just doesn’t “add up” the way it ought to. Gold prices – for example – are cratering. … Read More
Holiday Market Rally at Hand Dow futures were up 200 points when checked. The reason – to me, anyway – looks technical rather than fundamental. Because… President Trump’s Election Challenge Lawyer – Sidney Powell – has been fired (as some call it) because the “grand conspiracy” got too…well, you know… too too. Joe Biden is … Read More
Before today’s light-hearted discussion, please – for your own health – go read “Soybean Oil Causes Genetic Changes In The Brain.” You’ll know what to do… Sometimes, in fact most of the time I daresay, prepping is more about “What’s between the ears” than anything else. Sure, it’s nice to have 6-million pounds of freeze-dried … Read More
Woo-Woo Time: As you know, I’ve done a tremendous amount of research into topics that most people call “woo-woo.” In particular, I’m fascinated with bending space-time and “getting out of my head” being a prolific vivid dreamer. Vivid dreams are sensational (yes, with poor pun intended) but as I have just discovered in a revealing … Read More
(knock on wood) Elaine and I are blessed with amazing genes. Most people take us to be 15-years (or more) younger than we are. There’s a reason for this: I am still very active. Writing, ham radio projects, home improvement projects, the yard and – as we will get into next weekend – there’s also … Read More
One of the non-obvious problems of living to a ripe old age (we’re into our 70’s, yeah?) is that you will no doubt begin to outlive most all the crap you have acquired over the years. How to keep up with the rising expenses when things – especially major appliances – begin to break down … Read More
Most people are dreadfully confused when it comes to work, money, play, and prepping. In fact, there’s a dirty-little secret among the rich you may not be aware of. What separates them from the peons is that they have more choices than the underclass. Makes sense because they can buy more and different than an … Read More
Let’s face it, this hasn’t been much of a year for people – as economic distortions are popping out all over the place. One example, from my own family: My son (G II) up in Seattle can make more driving for an online ride-sharing program than he can working as an EMT and even some … Read More
Want one of those “inside secrets” to tap into almost unlimited personal power and energy? It’s your HAT. I kid you not: What you place on your head is a powerful metaphor for what you are working to accomplish. It’s part taw, part talisman, part symbology, part advertisement. It defines your membership in a tribe, … Read More