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If you read publications such as Seed or Good or National Geographic then you have seen/read/briefly flipped through an article attacking the American consumer. Green and global warming have become increasingly popular subjects to write about in newspapers and magazines giving us a break from the stimulus plan and A-Rod’s steroid accusations. Al Gore and his amazing powerpoint presentation brought to our attention an issue that is both serious and out of our control. And by our I mean you and I. Yes we can live an energy free life as individuals but we can’t stop the big machine that is the global community. Unless God intervenes I will live to see the extinction of polar bears, gorillas, and quite possibly wild elephants. I just hope my children don’t have to wear masks like some athletes this past summer in Beijing. My point is simply that this ship is sinking.
With this end in mind I have made a decision: starting April 13th I will spend twenty days living outside. I am going to build a shelter at the back of our 7 acres (mostly dense forest) and live in it. There is a stream to bathe in and I will have two labradors as companions to keep out the snakes and coyotes (we’ve lost three cats).
Why?
Because I’m tired of needing stuff. I’m worn out with watching TV and all it’s bullshit. I have a job (that I enjoy) so at this moment in my life driving out west or to the coast to live as a hippie is not an option. I’m going to use what I have to get away for a while and experience the life that some refer to as simple.
I am still figuring out the rules and guidelines (food for example). If you have any suggestions let me know.
Later
