Personal Reflection:Escaping pursuers was often on Gerald’s mind. In this fictional letter from Karl to George, he envisions rappelling as a means of such escape. Continue reading “Our Own Bailout”
Author: Gerald Franz
Gerald Franz (1935-2014) was like a second father to me in the 27 years I knew him. Brilliant and eccentric, with a wide array of interests, he fit the definition of being gifted. He strove to shake people loose from their conventional thinking. As a Bible believing Christian, his favorite and most studied Bible subject was prophecy. Writing became a means of teaching in his later years. See more about Gerald here.
Bullet Casting for Survival
Personal Reflection: Gerald was fanatical about having a large quantity of ammunition on hand. In this fictional letter from Karl to George, he encourages readers to make their own. Continue reading “Bullet Casting for Survival”
The “Not a Knot” Knot
Personal Reflection: Believing in the importance of knot tying for survival purposes, Gerald describes one knot that’s simple for anyone. It’s another one of his fictionalized notes from Karl to his friend George. Continue reading “The “Not a Knot” Knot”
Is There TV After Death?
Personal Reflection: A theme in much of Gerald’s writing is the need to downsize. This letter from Karl to his friend George is an example of that. Continue reading “Is There TV After Death?”
Why Did They Call Cat Stevens “Cat?”
Personal Reflection: Anyone who knows anything about preparedness and survival knows about situational awareness. Gerald wrote about this as Karl in a letter to his friend George. His sense of humor comes through in the last paragraph. Continue reading “Why Did They Call Cat Stevens “Cat?””