Chief Writing Wolf

Survivalist Tip:  I wanted to return to the Countdown, but reduce it to a weekly announcement.  By this time, I think all of you should be well aware that a survivalist mentality is essential as December 21, 2012 approaches.  While there’s nothing pretty about being a survivalist, your individual health is still important.  And, one thing I feel is important is body lotion.  Stockpile as much of it as you can.  Keeping your skin hydrated with lotion will be critical while resting between periods of searching for food or disposing of the bodies of intruders.  This may seem kind of prissy for some folks, but skin is the largest organ of the human body, so you must keep it in good shape.  Healthy skin is resistant to peeling and cracks, which in turn, can ward off infections of a variety of viral agents, such as hepatitis, tetanus and gingivitis.  Skin hydration is especially important if your skin is normally, dry or you perspire heavily from outdoor activity or worrying about stupid in-laws.  Well-hydrated skin is also resilient to calluses, which can get infected if left untreated.  Remember, your body is a temple, so treat it like marble that needs to be polished and not a collection plate that gets passed around by hundreds of people.