Category Archives: Liberty & Freedom

Reclaiming Independent Travel with a Leader Dog

Today, I want to cover a very different (and very personal) kind of liberty, freedom, and independence than my readers are used to seeing here ont he blog.  I won’t be writing about the usual topics you’ve come to expect … Continue reading

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Blind People and Guns: Good Idea?

Before I get into the nuts and bolts of this post, I want to start off by apologizing.  Since I’m legally blind, this topic is near and dear to my heart, and as you might imagine, sometimes I can come … Continue reading

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The First Time — Getting “Caught” Carrying

It was payday, and the fresh food selection at home was non-existent.  Since kids ate free at Bob Evan’s in July, we decided we’d go out to eat before doing some shopping. The food was good, the service was good, … Continue reading

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Liberty Alert: Companies Make Small Gains in Fight Against HHS Birth Control Mandate

I had hoped to get this post out on Ash Wednesday.  I thought the timing would have been appropriate.  Since it didn’t work out that way though, I thought, “Better late than never!” On Tuesday, Grote Industries, a vehicle lighting … Continue reading

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Proposal to Protect Right to Hunt, Fish, Farm Gets IN Senate Approval

On February 11, 2013, in a 38 to 10 vote, the Indiana Senate approved a proposal that would protect Hoosiers’ rights to hunt, fish, and farm under the state Constitution.  If the measure wins favor in the House, we would … Continue reading

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13Skills.com — Why Didn’t I Think of That?

Back in November, Jack Spirko over at The Survival Podcast started hatching this brilliant idea.  He asked his listeners to undertake a challenge; pick 13 skills to improve or master in 2013, and track goals and progress on a purpose-built … Continue reading

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The Second Amendment: A Commentary

Those who know me know that my support of the Second Amendment goes without saying.  Few things are more uniquely American than our right to keep and bear arms.  What exactly does that mean though? Who shall keep and bear … Continue reading

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First Pink Slime and Meat Glue, Now Horse Meat?

Most of us in the U.S. view horses as pets, sporting animals, or loyal workers on the farm.  With the food that’s available, I doubt anyone thinks of horses as food.  Apparently, companies in the UK see things differently though.  … Continue reading

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Kids Left in Cars — It’s Not What You Think

With the record-breaking heat that’s accompanied this year’s drought in Indiana, tales of kids being left in hot cars have become all too common.  Whether accidentally or intentionally, toddlers and infants are dying because they’re being left in the stifling … Continue reading

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Liberty Alert: Gov’t ‘Concern’ and Farmers’ Markets

I have to admit that after watching ‘Farmageddon’ this week on YouTube, my view is probably a bit polluted.  So last week when I saw a local news story advertised, I couldn’t help but think, “OK, the reporters are probably … Continue reading

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