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A Vote for Trump Is a Vote for the Human Race

Nov 4, 2024 | unprepared.life | Josh Centers

“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” — Oscar WildeIf you have yet to vote, please make a point to do so today, no matter your affiliation. Despite what you may think, it matters. Even if your vote doesn’t budge the electoral college, it has an impact on the popular vote, which reflects the legitimacy of the outcome. One of my great regrets is skipping the 2020 election. Unprepared.life is a reader-supported publication.
You Need This Cheap Squat Rack

Aug 12, 2024 | unprepared.life | Josh Centers

I recently bought a CAP Barbell Power Rack for $100 on Prime Day, and it’s been one of the absolute best purchases I’ve made in a long time. I first learned about these racks from Jerry Teixeira, who recommends them for outdoor calisthenic workouts. However, it’s versatile for far more than just working out. Ostensibly, the CAP Barbell Power Rack is a squat rack, and for that purpose, it’s pretty sub-par.
Rep. Jamie Raskin: Expect Civil War in January

Aug 5, 2024 | unprepared.life | Josh Centers

The last month has been insane. Trump shot, Biden out, Kamala is brat (whatever that means), big layoffs all over, recession imminent, Iran threatening Israel, markets melting, and things may be about to get a lot worse. Where to start? OK, let’s clear the decks with some quick advice:Iran: Don’t worry about it yet. Even if Iran strikes Israel, it doesn’t immediately affect you unless you or your family live in Israel.
Fight

Jul 13, 2024 | unprepared.life | Josh Centers

Today, President Trump was shot at a rally. When the smoke cleared, he raised his fist defiantly and mouthed one word, “Fight.”Indeed, the fight has only just begun. Unprepared.life is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. One shooter is apparently dead, along with one bystander. There may have been two shooters. Trump is reportedly fine and was just hit by glass fragments from a teleprompter.
Why the Trump Guilty Verdict Is Wildly Destabilizing

May 31, 2024 | unprepared.life | Josh Centers

President Donald Trump has been convicted of 34 felonies. Many are cheering this, and I don’t know why, because nothing good comes from it. It’s the epitome of “cutting off your nose to spite your face.”This is America’s “crossing the Rubicon moment.” A former president has never even been charged with felonies, much less convicted of them, much less while they’re running for another term in office. Make no mistake, this verdict is wildly destabilizing for this country.
No, You're Not Crazy: Inflation Is Eating Us Alive

May 24, 2024 | unprepared.life | Josh Centers

To wrap up my experiment in daily posting, I want to comment on a phenomenon I’ve been furious about for the past year: the cost of living crisis. Unless you’re just fabulously wealthy and what my friend Jon Stokes calls “post-financial,” you’ve not only noticed, but felt, skyrocketed prices, alongside smaller packages and lower quality. Unfortunately, there are a slew of “expert” who, for political reasons, want to convince you that this isn’t happening.
Homeschool Kids Aren't Weird, and It's Good That They Are

May 20, 2024 | unprepared.life | Josh Centers

Note: This is part of my experiment in posting every day. We’ll try this for a bit and see how it goes. Homeschooling is growing increasingly popular, so naturally it’s under attack on several fronts. Democrats don’t like it because it hurts teacher unions and takes control from the government. Republicans don’t like it either because every student not enrolled in a public school means lost funding, and for most Republican politicians, money is the only thing that matters.
Why People Are Losing Their Minds about Harrison Butker

May 17, 2024 | unprepared.life | Josh Centers

This is my latest entry in my experiment with daily posting. In case you’ve been sleeping under a rock, you’ve undoubtedly heard that three-time Super Bowl champion Harrison Butker is this week’s “main character.” Butker is a traditional Catholic, and he recently gave a very traditional Catholic commencement address at a traditional Catholic university. Unprepared.life is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Here's What I Would Do About Campus Protests

May 3, 2024 | unprepared.life | Josh Centers

Today is Holy Friday in the Eastern Orthodox Church, the day Jesus dies on the cross. So I guess it’s only natural I’m cranky. I took a week off work to rest and attend as many Holy Week services as possible to prepare for my family’s reception into the Church on Holy Saturday. That’s not going to happen. At least, not now. Both of my little ones have coughs and fevers. But many of our friends will be received Saturday, so I’m going to swallow my bitter disappointment and go cheer them on.
Clean Your Dryer Vent to Prevent House Fires

Apr 26, 2024 | unprepared.life | Josh Centers

In the prepping world we often talk about how to leave your home after an emergency, but wouldn’t it be a lot better to just prevent the emergency in the first place? One potential danger that might surprise you is dryer lint. It’s well-known that dryer lint is a cheap and readily available source of tinder for your fire kit, but the flip side is that it can be a ticking time bomb in your house, and causes about 27% of house fires.