Toby Hemenway wrote:
On May 12, 2010, at 10:28 AM, jamesdavid Sneed wrote:
That seems so disappointing, an elitist attitude that discouragesReality is often more disappointing than dreaming of something we've
people from growing all their own food . . . . I find that
independence impossible in anywhere but the most remote regions, I
am returning to those locales, which to me is the REAL WORLD
never tried; yes, my point was indeed to discourage people from the
Trying something and failing, though disappointing, is better than not having tried. What do you know about the reality of homesteading (urban or rural) for self sufficiency and independence? You said sometime ago that you gave up your rural lifestyle to live in the city. Fine, but do not criticise others living a rural lifestyle intent on surviving and remaining on their land; maybe they have no other option.
simplistic, near-impossible fantasy that when it gets tough they can
just grow all their own food. I hope that idea dies soon; it's a
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