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RE: "Grandma survived the great depression because her food supply was local and she knew how to do stuff".
A really interesting discussion, esp from the perspective of an urbanite. I've actually pondered this a fair amount of late. That's part of why I've enjoyed reading the various comments. Seems we are all feeling our way through these 'new' times and the fact that there is no roadmap puts us in an odd position of learning cooperation, collaboration, and harmony. We are each so different with such varied gifts. I love that the trend to homesteading and owning land to care for is occurring now with ways to share that experience that our grandparents didn't have! Nothing is either or anymore - hooray!!! Thank you so much.
There really does seem to be a shift happening in the world. I have another blog (much neglected lately because of steemit) and I get a lot of comments and emails through that from people looking to live this life, asking for a tour of our homestead or asking for advice and feedback on their own plans. The growth of people within my own homesteading "circle" is growing rapidly. It is exciting to see this change and to be part of it . I would love to see a resurgence in real communities ...like what you see on little house on the prairie. I know this is a TV show but ... there was a time when community was so much tighter and capable of weathering even the worst of storms.
That is so interesting, hearing about the interest in what you have created. It seems that would be a really positive way to introduce others to a way to get started. You're really part of the leading edge of making this happen! I read every single one of those books, more than once! ;) It's still early in the shifting and will take many years to evolve....but it feels like a much brighter, happier way to live and far better for this beautiful planet.
I agree! It certainly gives me hope of a brighter future :)