Repairing a Bad Hose
The Mother Thing has a problem: old garden hoses are deteriorating. However, shorter hose lengths work well for parts of her irrigation plan, and there's no reason to go out and…
Jacob Tothe
@jacobtothe
"Tothe" rhymes with "cloth." I write whatever is on my mind, whether puerile or profound.
Emergency Kits and Possibles Bags
A few weeks ago, I asked, "what is a possibles bag, and should you make one?" Well, I made one, or at least the start of one.…
What is a "Possibles Bag," and Should You Make One?
Before getting into the tantalizing question of the title, I should cover some background information. First, if you've followed my account for any length of time, you've…
The Lessons from Los Angeles
Los Angeles was hit by a literal firestorm a bit over a week ago, and I've largely kept out of the social media and blogosphere hullabaloo, but I think it is finally time to add…
Brace Yourselves, Winter is Coming...
Here in the northern hemisphere, the seasons are changing. Autumn has made its presence known, and that means winter is just around the corner. This also means chances of closed…