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  • From: Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com>
  • To: homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [Homestead] More on Gold
  • Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:37:09 -0700

In a pinch what would replace our cow is not so much the cash stashed for
that purpose, but rather our realtionship with a network or confederacy of cow
people. If I asked, there are half a dozen people who would bring me a
lactating Jersey on loan or to be settled up later.

I mention this to emphasize that all forms of stored "wealth" are most
certainly not equal.

The value of useful and dependable friends and community cannot be overemphasized. Treating people around you as you like to be treated-- sincerely and over a long period of time--is indeed analogous to putting money into a savings account. I see human capital as being far more valuable than any pile of gold.




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