Sharing my adventures and travels.
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● Featured essay
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Western Iowa, where I live, is prone to severe weather events, including tornadoes, derechos, blizzards, and flooding. These hazards can rapidly disrupt critical infrastructure, making reliable communication both a challenge and a necessity. A robust P.A.C.E. (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) communications plan is essential for families, organizations, and emergency responders…
● Latest Essays
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Off the Air for a Bit
On September 30th we lost one of our beloved pups, Argo. I will be off the Air for a week or two to process.
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Ultimate Rural Homestead Security: Protect Your Property
Securing a rural homestead presents unique challenges due to larger property sizes, isolation, and limited law enforcement response times. A layered approach to security is…
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Home Protection Strategies for Civil Unrest: Urban vs. Rural
Civil unrest can erupt unexpectedly, posing risks to personal safety and property. Whether you live in an urban or rural area, preparing your home and…
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Self-Defense Shooting: Expert Tips for Police Interaction
A self-defensive shooting is a traumatic and high-stakes event. What you say to the police in the immediate aftermath can have profound legal consequences. There…
● About Me
I’m Alain, a professional fine art landscape photographer, videographer, and educator, often travelling off-road to get to great photography locations.
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