Saturday, June 8, 2013

MAGE MUSIC: A Million Monkeys

MAGE MUSIC: A Million Monkeys: “Your brain on music is a way to understand the deepest mysteries of human nature.” ~ Daniel J Levitin,  This Is Your Brain on Music: The S...

52 Weeks to Preparedness Week 22

52 WEEKS TO FAMILY PREPAREDNESS FOR TWO

WEEK #__

Follow this for painless preparedness that will get you going on the path to being ready for catastrophic events and that, at the end of the year, will leave you in the best position to thrive in the event of any emergency.

You can do this! The cost is spread out over a full year, plus you will have a year to work out your storage. Substitute where appropriate depending on personal needs/requirements.


Food Storage  8 cans of vegetables
 
Extra Item    30 lbs of rice

Car Kit    A small quantity of food and water that could survive freezing and warm temperatures without damage or spoil.  Note that it is NOT a good idea to store water long-term in plastic in cars!

Family Prep    Volcanic Ash Fall prep item #2: Do not drive unless absolutely necessary.  If you must drive increase following distance behind vehicle in front, always use windshield washer with wipers, change air filter frequently and/or immediately upon noticing a loss of power (therefore always have at least one spare filter) and drive slowly because ash is slippery.
This site informs you of what is rocking and rolling in North America http://www.usgs.gov/





Saturday, June 1, 2013

MAGE MUSIC: SymbolicallyYours

MAGE MUSIC: SymbolicallyYours: “…knowing the notes isn't enough. You have to know how to play them.” ~ Patrick Rothfuss, The Wise Man’s Fear Mage Music 55 ...

52 Weeks to Preparedness Week 21

52 WEEKS TO FAMILY PREPAREDNESS FOR TWO

WEEK #21

Follow this for painless preparedness that will get you going on the path to being ready for catastrophic events and that, at the end of the year, will leave you in the best position to thrive in the event of any emergency.

You can do this! The cost is spread out over a full year, plus you will have a year to work out your storage. Substitute where appropriate depending on personal needs/requirements.


Food Storage  8 cans of fruit
 
Extra Item    8 rolls of toilet paper

Car Kit    Duct tape, electrical tape, tow strap, bungie cords, rope

Family Prep    Volcanic Ash Fall: Stay indoors if possible.  Close doors and windows.  Avoid using woodstoves, fireplaces, furnaces or clothes dryer unless they have an outside air source or exhaust fans. 
This site informs you of what is rocking and rolling in North America http://www.usgs.gov/



Saturday, May 25, 2013

MAGE MUSIC: Form Follows Function

MAGE MUSIC: Form Follows Function: "It is the pervading law of all things organic and inorganic, of all things physical and metaphysical, of all things human and all things...

52 Weeks to Preparedness Week 20

 52 WEEKS TO FAMILY PREPAREDNESS FOR TWO

WEEK #20

Follow this for painless preparedness that will get you going on the path to being ready for catastrophic events and that, at the end of the year, will leave you in the best position to thrive in the event of any emergency.

You can do this! The cost is spread out over a full year, plus you will have a year to work out your storage. Substitute where appropriate depending on personal needs/requirements.


Food Storage  30 lbs of wheat or flour
 
Extra Item    11 lbs of macaroni or spaghetti

Car Kit    Ground cloth

Family Prep    Secure important documents from fire, flood, etc. using fire proof and water tight safe.  Another option is to scan documents, copy to a disc and keep in a safe place away from home such as a relative or friend’s home.  These documents must be kept safe - they are not only valuable to you but to identity thieves!  Note as time goes by you may need to replace outdated documents.

Documents to include (at minimum):

  • Driver's licenses
  • Passports
  • Birth certificates, military records, marriage licenses, divorce decrees, death certificates
  • Wills, living trusts, etc.
  • Insurance papers (house, medical, vehicle, other)
  • Photos of the people who live in your house, as well as your pets
  • Photos of the most valuable items in your house (whether they're insured or not)
  • Credit cards (backs & fronts)










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Friday, May 24, 2013

Final weekend - Mojave Academy Estate Sale

ESTATE SALE
June 1st and 2nd is the last weekend!
West of Datil, NM at the Mojave Academy
Forest Rd 6
Between mile marker 68 and 69 on Hwy 60

New items are available because we emptied out the rest of the buildings. Call for details/directions 772-5260.

Partial list: Dryers; Washer; Stove: coffee table; entertainment system shelf/cabinet; Desks; Filing cabinets; office supplies; hats; Tools:Shovels, pick axes, sledge hammers, rakes, etc.; Commercial kitchen equipment; kids and adults books; shelves; Plastic drawers; kitchen items; sleeping bags; sheets; blankets; bunk beds; full bed; copy machines; fax machine; tools; clothes; toys; sports equipment; 15 passenger van; Mobile Home; Sheds - small to big; and lots more. Cords of firewood. Good prices!

ALSO: A two day western art show featuring paintings of New Mexico & the Grand Canyon by Jack Providenti ( member: of Plein-air painters of New Mexico, Plein-air painters of Florida, and the Santa Fe Art Market). There will be reduced prices on selected paintings for that weekend only.

Call Cheri at 575-772-5260 for directions or questions.