Tag Archives: TEOTWAWKI

Wherein Fr. Z provides a health update and feverish ranting on a range of unrelated topics

Posted on 21 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Thanks to those of you who wrote with expressions of prayers for my health.  An update is in order.
I have been battling bronchitis.  This has been a problem ever after all those years in Rome, I’m afraid.  I suspect I … Continue reading →

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Putting Popes in Perspective

Posted on 15 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From Astronomy Pic of the Day comes this fascinating shot of a CME (Coronal Mass Ejection), a comet, and your planet.

The Comet PanSTARRS, which brightened and was visible for the papal election process (along with another comet, by the way…. … Continue reading →

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“Non habemus Papam!”, tonight, but “Habebimus flava hyperdulcia crustula spongiosa!”

Posted on 12 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Conclave?  Smoke? Pfft.  Here’s big news!
From ABC:
ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reports:
Buyout firms Apollo Global Management, LLC and Metropoulos & Co. have agreed to purchase the Hostess and Dolly Madison cake brands, including Twinkies.  The iconic snacks have been off the … Continue reading →

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Okay…okay… let’s talk about the “prophecies of Malachy” about Popes

Posted on 11 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I think I had better post this before even more people start writing me about it (in other words please don’t send me mail about the “prophecies of Malachy” about the popes).
There is a list of 112 short titles in … Continue reading →

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SOLAR FLARE ALERT! But don’t worry, because “Firedrake Keeps You Safe”! (Short Wave and Ham Radio Fun)

Posted on 11 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A convergence of events drives me yet again to post, on this bloggily-productive day.
First, a TEOTWAWKI Solar Flare, Coronal Mass Ejection and resulting grid killing EMP may be coming….
From SpaceWeather:
ACTIVE SUNSPOT: One of the biggest sunspots of the current solar … Continue reading →

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Ladies, still worried about those final Christmas preparations? Fr. Z is here to help.

Posted on 13 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

When in doubt about your Christmas gift list, Fr. Z suggests…

stuff on amazon through Fr. Z’s links
stuff from Fr. Z’s store
stuff (=coffee) from the Wyoming Carmelites using Fr. Z’s links (new K-Cups!)
lots of ammo and guns

Not necessarily in that order.
I … Continue reading →

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Remember 1859? 2013 will be the peak of solar activity.

Posted on 27 November 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I doubt many people reading this have personal memories of September 1859.  The question was rhetorical.  And yet that date should now stick in your mind.
in 2013 your earth’s yellow Sun’s activity, such as solar flares and coronal Mass ejections, … Continue reading →

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When TEOTWAWKI comes, will you have had enough coffee?

Posted on 26 November 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

It is “Cyber Monday”, as the online retailers are calling it!
I guess this is a secular money day of obligation.
Okay… now that you are online… buy some …
[CUE MUSIC]
Mystic Monk Coffee!
There are so many good reasons to refresh or build … Continue reading →

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The Most Tragikal Hostess Debacle. Act II. Enter: Looters, Zombies, Unions.

Posted on 17 November 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I heard about this when I was running errands yesterday.
It seems that the Hostess – producers of iconic products – has now gone completely bust because, in negotiations with the company the baker’s union demanded too much.
I grew up in … Continue reading →

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The aftermath of Sandy: How are you doing?

Posted on 5 November 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I was pretty concerned about lots of you on the East coast of the USA when Sandy was coming.
I am not following American news much at the moment, but comments suggest that some people are just getting power back right … Continue reading →

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