community – Stuff on my mind that you can read.

Religion and community used to do what therapy does now

Therapy has expanded as religious participation has shrunk. Both serve real needs, but the trade-offs in cost, access, and accountability are worth examining honestly.

April 28, 2026

Why Community Matters More Than Solo Survival

Solo survivalism is great content and bad strategy. Here’s why community ties outperform stockpiles in real disruptions and how to build them now.

April 18, 2026

The loneliness epidemic framing misses what’s actually wrong

The loneliness epidemic has become a tidy diagnosis, but it obscures the structural changes driving disconnection. Here’s what the framing gets wrong.

April 17, 2026

Skateboarding and Mental Health: Why the Slam-and-Get-Back-Up Mentality Translates to Life

Skateboarding’s culture of falling, getting up, and trying again builds real resilience. Research and lived experience point to genuine mental health benefits.

April 15, 2026

Emergency Preparedness Matters More Than Gadgets

Preparedness is mostly skills, plans, and relationships, not gear. Here’s why the survival industry sells the wrong product to most households.

April 15, 2026

Lone wolf survival is a myth

The fantasy of riding out a disaster alone is appealing and almost entirely wrong. Here’s why community ties consistently beat individual stockpiles.

April 8, 2026