Come back with me in time to the late 1940's when kids were free to enjoy the outside world using their imaginations and investigating the world around them without worries. Enjoy the stories of my life as I was growing up with bead projects for each story of each month of the year. Maybe these, "good old days," will bring back some good memories from your life that you will want to share with others. Now, grab a cup of coffee, tea or a glass of milk with a cookie, sit back and come with me on my journey. Let me know how you feel about this book. Do I write more?

Ninety-nine percent of the time the world spins like a top, the skies are clear, and your refrigerator is full of milk and cheese. But know with certainty that the world is a dangerous place. Storms rage, fires burn, and diseases spread. No one is ever completely safe. Not you. Not your children. We all live as part of a very complex ecosystem that is unpredictable and willing to kill us without remorse or pause.

This book will help you to establish a practical disaster preparedness plan for your entire family, covering all 14 basic human needs. Additional information is also presented for those with special needs, including the elderly, children, people with disabilities, pregnant women, and pets. Every topic is well researched, with over 240 references cited, and is presented in a clear, easy to read format.