While We Still Have time
What if the world already ended?
Every now and again, I watch the news on TV. I don't usually watch the news because it tends to be worrying and depressing and makes me wonder the hell…
Author: char
Apocalyptic Living
In the post apocalypse, I will be sleep deprived
I recently realized that in the post-apocalyptic world, I will be horribly sleep deprived. That is, assuming I actually survive and aren't eaten by a horde of hungry zoo escapees…
Apocalyptic Living
But…how will I stay organized?
If you've noticed, I've been having a much harder time keeping on top of my Monday posts lately. This, I assure you, is not intentional. But let's just say that…
Basic Survival
Storing food for the post-apocalypse
So my husband will be going on a week-long backpacking/hiking/camping trip in the depths of the Canadian Rockies. Very soon. Which means, of course, that he's in the middle of…
Basic Survival
Training for the post-apocalypse
Now that my mind has re-injected itself into my body (the last few weeks have been rather hectic), I'm able to start thinking about post-apocalypse things again. One of the…
Debris
Zombie link
From arstechnica: zombie preparedness. Did you know there are zombie-inspired fitness programs? I sure as hell didn't. Clearly I'm going to have to look into this. Linky link Have any…
Apocalyptic Living
Post-apocalyptic communications
I've been having Internet problems lately. Basically, my router is rebelling and refuses to connect me to my addiction the interwebs. (The robot uprising, it is starting. Maybe.) All of…
Fiction Reviews
Book review: Dark Magic by James Swain
Book review: Dark Magic by James Swain, published May 2012 by Tor Books Note: The review copy was provided by the publisher. Blurb: Peter Warlock is a magician with a…
Preparedness
Canada prepares for the zombie apocalypse
Well, okay, the province of British Columbia is preparing for the zombie apocalypse. They've taken a page from the CDC's book and have set up Zombie Preparedness Week. You know,…
Debris
This week in the real world, part 2
So you may have noticed that my post today is late. By a lot. There's a reason for that: we got possession of our new house today. Now personally, I…