Blogging with Cheryl

Open cyclists emergency kit

Make a Cyclist’s Emergency Kit

The Texas MS 150 has been taking place for 40 years. The Texas MS 150 is a cycling event that benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. It’s a 150+ mile 2-day trip from the Houston area to the Austin area…

Woman reading a recipe at a kitchen counter full of fruits and vegetables

Cooking

I enjoy reading books by Michael Pollan. While I don’t agree with everything he writes (such as the inadvisability of doing home canning) I do agree with much of what he concludes and writes. He also has an underlying wit…

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Preventing Botulism Poisoning

An unfortunate case of botulism poisoning occurred in Ohio in April 2015. Twenty-five confirmed cases resulted in 1 death and 12 people still in the hospital one week later. The health department traced it to potato salad, made with water-bath…

Jeffrey R Holland

Planning for Eternal Life

Pres. Jeffrey R. Holland spoke of a critical aspect of preparedness in his April 2024 address when he said “…I bear solemn witness of the reality of eternal life and the need for us to be serious in our planning…

Jars of coins

Financial Preparedness Month

The All is Safely Gathered In: Family Home Storage pamphlet encourages: “Establish a financial reserve by saving a little money each week and gradually increasing it to a reasonable amount.” And in the All is Safely Gathered In: Family Finances…