MSI Press Blog

  RV life promises freedom, adventure, and the open sky. But sometimes that sky turns dark—and fast. Whether you’re parked in a desert campground or cruising through mountain passes, storms are part of the deal. The question isn’t if you’ll face bad weather. It’s how you’ll handle it. Before the Storm: Preparation Is Survival Experienced RVers know that storm safety starts long before the clouds roll in. Check the forecast—everywhere. Don’t just look at your destination. Scan your entire route, especially elevation changes and regional hazards like flash floods or tornado zones. Prep your rig. Inspect tires, wipers, seals, and roof vents. Secure slide-outs and awnings. Keep your fuel tank full and your emergency kit stocked. Know your thresholds. If winds exceed 40 mph, it’s time to pull over. If gusts hit 60+, evacuate the RV and find shelter in a sturdy building. When the Storm Hits: Adapt and Act Storms don’t wait for you to be ready. RVers learn to read the signs ...

  Today's publisher's pride is  Racing against Time  by Jeffrey Weiss, which has reached #41 on Amazon in  hot new releases/running and jogging, #83 in midlife self-help, and #130 in travel biographies and memoirs. Book Description: In  Racing Against Time , Jeff Weiss shares the story of his late middle-age transformation.  Weiss went from running a first 10K race at age 48 to becoming an Ironman and ultramarathoner by his late 50s.  Along the way he discovers the extraordinary physical and emotional benefits that flow from chasing ever-increasing fitness goals.  Weiss’s journey shows us that we have the power to influence how we age, that goal-setting and adventure are not solely the province of the young.  At a time when so many of us are looking for ways to increase our health span – that portion of life that we spend in good health – Weiss’s story shows us one way to get there.   Keywords: midlife fitness transformation, runnin...

  Black History Month is a time to honor the voices that have shaped our nation’s soul. Among the most powerful of these voices are Black religious leaders—those who preached liberation from pulpits, marched for justice in the streets, and carried the spiritual weight of a people determined to be free. Then: Prophets of Liberation From the earliest days of resistance, Black faith leaders have been central to the fight for dignity and equality. Richard Allen , founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, created a spiritual home where Black worshippers could gather free from white control. Sojourner Truth , both preacher and abolitionist, fused faith and feminism in her call for justice. Howard Thurman offered a theology of radical love that would later inspire the Civil Rights Movement. Martin Luther King Jr. stood at the intersection of scripture and strategy, turning sermons into social change. These leaders didn’t just speak to congregations—they spoke to the con...