Everything you eat is either classified as a carbohydrate, protein or fat. Many foods contain more than 1 of these macronutrients and when that occurs, the food is labeled for the macronutrient it most contains. For example, peanuts are classified as fat because they mostly are, but they also contain carbohydrates. Protein and carbohydrates each… Continue reading Easy Nutrition 101
Author: Dan
All About Deck Gun Usage
There’s a healthy debate going on in the fire service about best ways to use the deck gun. Most specifically I boil the arguments I encounter the most to these three things: What size tip should you have on the deck gun?… Continue reading All About Deck Gun Usage
Vanilla Smoked Ribs
I made the most amazing rack of ribs yesterday and I must share the recipe with you. This is sure to be a hit at the fire station. The base for a lot of pork dishes is a really good rub. Try this rub on ribs and pork shoulder that I started using from Jess Pryles:… Continue reading Vanilla Smoked Ribs
Lessons learned from Recessions
I am 37 years old. In my short working career thus far, I have lived and worked through two major recessions. The Great Recession of 2008/2009 and the Corona Virus Recession. The lessons I learned from 2009 have contributed greatly to the stability I enjoy today. Here are some of principles by which I now… Continue reading Lessons learned from Recessions
Corona Virus 2020
Despite the danger we put ourselves in I have never been more happy with my career choice than right now. Virtually every private sector employee is without work, without pay, or both. While I am putting myself at risk responding to calls and treating possible COVID 19 patients, I have a well paying job and… Continue reading Corona Virus 2020
When to make it rain
When it comes to managing money and financing, I can’t stand holding back on buying something I really want. Everyone’s wants are different. I think you really have to identify whats important to you and spend lavishly on those items. Once you identify whats truly important, you can identify whats not important and cut back… Continue reading When to make it rain
Buckets of Money
One of the best things you can do is set up multiple accounts. Think of these accounts of different “buckets” of money. Technology today has made is really easy for us to manage these buckets by spending just a few minutes a week transferring cash and setting auto pays. I am married so I am… Continue reading Buckets of Money
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