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While on the topic of food, I just started reading the bestseller "The 100-mile diet". So far (10 pages in), it's a delightful read. And I should point out that I am not yet feeling the guilt that I felt while reading "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle". (Also a great book by the way). I think that food is a sensitive topic in our society, and to approach the issue of extensive food transport versus local food has to be done in such a way as to INSPIRE, and not GUILT. If you force someone to do something out of guilt, it won't last, plain and simple.
My interest in these topics is partially driven out of fear. I fear that I may live to see a day where our existing infrastructure and modern society will collapse, only to leave us helpless in a world where food is plentiful, but we've forgotten how to survive. Bleak outlook, I know. I'm an optimist, I swear!
Back when I was in high school, my history teacher said something that continues to resonate with me; "everyone, in their lifetime, will see a depression, war or a major upheaval in their current state of living". I didn't quote it very well, but I hope you get the idea. It shocked me at the time, but I think there's some truth to it. I think most people are on par with the idea that our current state of affairs (globally) is unsustainable. And the first few cracks in the system have already appeared (with the US).
And now we wait.
Dein
PS. Next blog will be HAPPY. I promise :)
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