Coffee with Alain

Coffee with Alain discussing Prime Days and other Sales this week, and the opportunity for scammers that you need to be aware of.

Coffee with Alain sharing a safety tip and discussing the new Enjoy Life Safely Newsletter.

Coffee with Alain discussing Results. Actions are what produce results. With a special Birthday guest.

Coffee with Alain discussing the books "Fight Back: A Woman's Guide To Self-Defense that Works" by Loren W. Christensen and Lisa Place, "Rain Fall" by Barry Eisler, and "How To Have A 48-Hour Day" by Don Aslett.

Coffee with Alain discussing a quote about safety, your responsibility with staying safe, and the new Enjoy Life Safely newsletter.

"For the first time in our nation's culture, the wilderness is safer than civilization."

- Faith Popcorn

Coffee with Alain discussing the television show he was filming and surviving.

Coffee with Alain sharing a little motivation.

"In the darkest hour the soul is replenished and given strength to continue and endure."

- Heart Warrior Chosa

Coffee with Alain sharing a message for Independence Day.

May everyone in the U.S. celebrating have a safe and happy Independence Day this 4th of July. If not in the U.S., have a safe and wonderful day!

A few tips from the American Red Cross to enjoy your holiday safely!

FIREWORKS SAFETY

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public firework show put on by professionals. Stay at least 500 feet away from the show. Many states outlaw most fireworks. Leave any area immediately where untrained amateurs are using fireworks. If you are setting fireworks off at home, follow these safety steps:

1. Never give fireworks to small children, and never throw or point a firework toward people, animals, vehicles, structures or flammable materials. Always follow the instructions on the packaging.

2. Keep a supply of water close by as a precaution.

3. Make sure the person lighting fireworks always wears eye protection.

4. Light only one firework at a time and never attempt to relight "a dud."

5. Store fireworks in a cool, dry place away from children and pets.

PICNIC SAFETY

1. Wash your hands before preparing the food.

2. Don’t leave food out in the hot sun. Keep perishable foods in a cooler with plenty of ice or freezer gel packs.

3. If you are going to cook on the grill, never grill indoors. Keep the grill out in the open, away from the house, the deck, tree branches or anything that could catch fire.

4. Always supervise the grill when in use. Don’t add charcoal starter fluid when coals have already been ignited. Use the long-handled tools especially made for cooking on the grill to keep the chef safe.

5. Make sure everyone, including pets, stays away from the grill.

BEACH SAFETY

Watch the weather and get out of the water at the first sign of lightning or the rumble of thunder. Stay indoors and away from water for 30 minutes after the last lightning flashes or thunder roars. Plan ahead for aquatic activities:

1. Swim only at a beach with a lifeguard, within the designated swimming area. Obey all instructions and orders from lifeguards and ask them about local condition.

2. Always designate a “water watcher” whose sole responsibility is to keep a close eye and constant attention on everyone in and around the water until the next water watcher takes over.

3. Children, inexperienced swimmers, and all boaters should wear properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets.

4. Protect your neck – don’t dive in headfirst. Walk carefully into open waters. Watch out for and avoid aquatic life.

If you are caught in a rip current, stay calm and don’t fight it. Swim parallel to the shore until you are out of the current. Then, turn and swim to shore. If you can't swim to shore, float or tread water until you are free of the rip current and then head toward shore. Draw attention to yourself by waving and calling for help.

Coffee with Alain sharing a short motivational message.

Coffee with Alain discussing the importance of planning your life.