Humanity’s annual reminder that we live on – and with – Planet Earth. Earth Day was first proposed by activist John McConnell in 1969 and was introduced to the world in 1970. It’s a day filled with hope and hypocrisy, but it should be celebrated by all those who hold Mother Nature dear, not justContinue reading “Earth Day, Serfdom, Foraging & Tanuki”
Category Archives: nature
How to Prep for a Winter Storm – 93% are unprepared for a blizzard
There’s a monster snow storm incoming with hurricane winds, icy roads and heavy snowfall. What should you do to prepare for a Winter Storm like Izzy? Last year, Texas suffered massively from the Deep Freeze because it wasn’t prepared – it looks like the same will happen again this year, along with New York. Don’tContinue reading “How to Prep for a Winter Storm – 93% are unprepared for a blizzard”
2022 Be Proactive Not Reactive
It’s time for a major change in how we’re currently viewing life. Instead of just reacting to this bizarre situation we find ourselves in – along with more and more restrictions placed upon us – we need to start focusing on ourselves and how we want to spend our few years of life on thisContinue reading “2022 Be Proactive Not Reactive”
WTF Weather, Climate Change & Lockdowns – what’s really going on?
Tornadoes, droughts, floods, fires, record freezes – don’t tell me you haven’t noticed that something really odd is going on. Then again, if you’ve been locked inside your home for the last year you may have missed it. But with the coming global food shortages you’ll definitely feel the effects of the multitude of weatherContinue reading “WTF Weather, Climate Change & Lockdowns – what’s really going on?”
Mushroom Picking – Experience Nature and Understand Who You Are
Back in the forests of the Carpathian Mountains of East Slovakia, this time looking for birch bolete and cep (porcini) mushrooms. After seeing the prices of cep (and we’re not going to even mention black or white truffles) in the Italian speaking Istria region of Croatia, and how much visitors are charged to spend aContinue reading “Mushroom Picking – Experience Nature and Understand Who You Are”
Dolphins in Croatia – watching Bottleneck Dolphins from my terrace in Cesarica, Karlobag
We don’t always get to see them. Last time we were in the next village and we didn’t, but the time before that we actually encountered them whilst kayaking out on the sea near Karlobag in Croatia. These are Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursops truncatus), and sadly there are only about 220 left in Croatian waters. SeeingContinue reading “Dolphins in Croatia – watching Bottleneck Dolphins from my terrace in Cesarica, Karlobag”
Great White Stork eating a snake in my garden (actually a Slow Worm)
The biodiversity of the Slovak Carpathians is incredible. The Great White Stork (Ciconia ciconia) is an annual visitor, and many villages even provide large nesting poles for them in order to prevent them nesting on chimneys. Because they are a protected species, these massive birds have no fear of humans and can often be quiteContinue reading “Great White Stork eating a snake in my garden (actually a Slow Worm)”
I Have The Right – Declaration of Freedom from the Tao of Prepping
Every human is born a free individual, we’re just convinced from birth that we’re not. That we’re somehow less than someone else, or that we’re guilty of some ancient sin. Everyone has rights, they just don’t know it. And the way to exercise those rights – freedom of choice, freedom of expression, freedom to leaveContinue reading “I Have The Right – Declaration of Freedom from the Tao of Prepping”
Hail Storm With Thunder And Rain – Relaxing Ambient Meditation Sleep Sound
Perfect natural ambient sounds of hail and rain falling and thunder overhead. This is the ideal natural music to switch off or fall asleep to. Just close your eyes and let the day’s stress wash away as you experience the storm. This is very good backing music for deep meditation where you don’t want yourContinue reading “Hail Storm With Thunder And Rain – Relaxing Ambient Meditation Sleep Sound”
Hand Painted Clothing by me…
I have now released my first collection of hand painted clothing. The aim, however, is to paint items on order. It’s all part of the self-sufficient lifestyle. Please check out my website for more details – Hand Painted Clothing It would be great to get some feedback.
Carpathian Adventure 