Emergency preparedness, DIY skills, wilderness survival and sustainable living. http://www.motherearthnews.com/blogs/blog.aspx?blogid=2147484069 Christopher shares an experience of painting his family farmhouse, but when he used flat, not glossy paint, his uncle was not happy. How could the uncle have responded in a more productive manner? http://www.motherearthnews.com/self-reliance-sustainability/the-zen-of-painting.aspx By Christopher Nyerges Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:46:53 CST Actor Carel Struycken is famous for his role as Lurch in Addams Family, as well as many other roles. He is also a big proponent of permaculture. Nyerges talks with Struycken at his Pasadena home about permaculture and sustainable farming. http://www.motherearthnews.com/self-reliance-sustainability/carel-struycken-leaning-towards-the-paleolithic.aspx By Christopher Nyerges Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:08:11 CST Are you able to face any situation that comes your way with the knowledge that you will survive the adversity? Challenge yourself to become an overcomer! http://www.motherearthnews.com/self-reliance-sustainability/do-you-have-a-survival-mentality.aspx By David Wendell - Bushcraft on Fire Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:42:55 CST This is an excerpt from Christopher Nyerges' "Self-Sufficient Home" book (published by Stackpole) where he talks about some of his early gardening experiences and when he learned that the health of the soil is the most important aspect of gardening. http://www.motherearthnews.com/self-reliance-sustainability/on-permaculture.aspx By Christopher Nyerges Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:07:21 CST Survivalists and others who yearn for a better way of life, and a better world, would be best served by studying the successful tribal cultures and ways of the past. Based on an interview with Vine Deloria, author of "God is Red." http://www.motherearthnews.com/self-reliance-sustainability/in-search-of-real-survival.aspx By Christopher Nyerges Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:06:06 CST Backcasting into the future: a powerful tool for developing creative pathways towards a sustainable world and a bright, positive future for Planet Earth! http://www.motherearthnews.com/self-reliance-and-sustainability/backcasting-into-the-future.aspx By Matthew Stein Tue, 28 Dec 2010 14:52:58 CST