PEARL HARBOR DAY

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It is the 70th anniversary of the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. Thank God we have living Americans still among us who remember that terrible morning.  Cherish them, and if you have access to...

More on “storms”

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According to CBS, reports of looting in the wake of Hurricane Sandy are “scattered”: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57543677-504083/hurricane-sandy-aftermath-scattered-reports-of-looting-in-areas-of-new-york-new-jersey/ In some info attributed to Glen Beck, it may be uglier than that. This from a well-connected friend and correspondent:...

IN THE NEWS

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Another American beheaded by the jihadis.  RIP, Peter Kassig.  And another announcement of holy war against us and our countrymen, everywhere including here. On the main page of the Backwoods Home website is posted the...

New Ruger in Hand

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A few entries ago, you were promised that as soon as we got our hands on the latest new Ruger rifle, you’d hear back. Well, we muckled onto three or so of ‘em...

FERGUSON PART IV: THANKSGIVING

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On this day of giving thanks, I hope you’re all with friends and family and, if you’re caught in the Northeast storm, I hope you get through it OK. And if you’re in Ferguson, Missouri,...