The
“Dog Days” of summer are definitely upon us! Those sultry summer days and
nights though, are what spur the harvest forward. Truly the heat is what helps
the orchard to ripen. Summer time brings
to mind “It was the best of times, it was
the worst of times.” (Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens)
Summer brings work as well as play, with a variety of “harvests”. But – as Ralph Waldo Emerson said –
“This time, like all times, is a very good one, if we but know what to do with
it.” Hopefully we are
using some of this Summertime to further our preparedness. It is such a
satisfying feeling to see the shelves lined with bottles of our summer bounty.
We can have a taste of summer all winter long as we enjoy the fruits of our
labor from harvest time. Even if you do not can a lot, give something a try.
You will be amazed at the fulfilling feeling it gives you. However you choose
to store for a rainy day, be sure to keep at it. Truly “slow and steady” DOES win the race. Add a little here and there,
and before you know it, your goal of preparedness is met!
Included in this months newsletter:
Spice it up - avoid diet fatigue Expanded storage ideas
Provident Living: Recipes for pre-wash, window cleaner, outdoor windows, fabric softener sheets and collar stains.
How much should I store? A link to an online food calculator.
Reader Recommendations: Links to three online preparedness sites.
In the Southern Utah Garden :weeds, grubs and fungus, cover spray, fall planting, preserving garden.
Summer cooking - Using your produce: Vegetable Pizza, Peach Pit Jelly, Sun Dried Tomatoes.
Spiritual Preparedness: from Thomas S Monson on standards of morality lowering and a warning to not follow ancient Greeks and Romans.
Disaster Prep: Power Outages: things to have on hand in advance and helpful preparations.
Click here for a complete copy of the August Back to Basics Newsletter.
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