Lee, one of the things that I've noticed about livestock feed AND a HUGE amount of people food is the inclusion of soy. Soy is a natural estrogen and therefore NOT recommended for those who have had hormone positive cancers. I also wonder if the huge amounts are what is causing some of the "identity" issues? Just speculation on my part but I do know that when I was growing up about the only soy in, other than Chinese, was soy lethicin used in chocolate. Now it's in most everything we eat. I don't worry as much about GMO as I don't eat that much of the major plant it is used for. BTW, soy is one of the top GMO plants! A double whammy.
As to bartering, gardening etc...maybe find other locals who have gardens, poultry etc and set up a swap with them. By agreement or planning, work to try not to duplicate too much so that each person fills in a slot. Grow perennial foods, they are easier and less work.
Just an aside I was reading a blog about seed sources. Many comments were how disappointing the seeds from Seed Savers have been. There are several organic and well recognized seed sources that I can refer you to if you want.
I'm glad you enjoyed the post. These things are always at the back of my mind. Thank you so much for the offer. I did actually order a whole bunch of heirloom, organic seeds in the fall from a local grower. I was hoping to use the seed savers exchange for any seeds I wasn't as interested in but I guess you need to have a history of growing the seeds first, so that will need to wait a bit for me. So hard for me to shut off the electronics as a computer programmer and activist, but I'm hoping to place my love of gardening in front of many of these things once it starts to warm up! Maybe post my crop if I'm successful!
Hi Insight people... this is the first time I have seen this stack, but it looks like it's going in a useful Direction. I was traveling recently, of course using the Google Maps to get to my Airbnb, being hurted through the airports, etc. I realized that airports are set up perfectly for culling events, all the security and Firepower and Gates are already in place... more to the point. My dependence on the information grid is pretty extreme. and I was thinking about a theory of religion that I read that made so much sense. The theory is that a vengeful rule enforcing God enabled trade and travel over distances where personal relationships did not exist. People would be deemed trustworthy if they were members of the same religion because they would fear the wrath of God if they deviated from prescribed norms of fair trade and hospitality.
So it looks like the information grid serves this function now. You can feel safe staying in a stranger's house because it is endorsed by Airbnb . Merchants will take your credit card, you can buy anything anywhere with the information grid backed currency. I don't think you can discount use of the information grid as mere " convenience " - it is almost impossible to function in Modern Life without using it.
I don't know where this analogy is going. it does seem like the information grid is as vengeful as any other monotheist God, especially now that it is linked with the pharmaceutical industry. Non participation carries a heavy price! We may benefit from reading up on ways that various resistance movements functioned in the past, establishing communication Networks based on personal relationships and Trust. Letters of introduction ? Underground Railroad? Just some stray thoughts I've been having, wanted to get them down in writing so I can get on with my day!
This made me smile - "wanted to get them down in writing so I can get on with my day!"
I love that, I'm pretty sure that's the main reason this substack exists lol
I agree with you (I am big on airbnb too). The digital network has kept us connected near and far, but not as deeply and closely as before. I'm not sure if it will all be possible for myself to break the connection all the way, but less reliance is for certain possible. I've talked to some that don't use the internet at all, but believe the big push for connecting all is mostly about tracking and control.
I think I will be connected to stay in touch with my kids, but trying to ingrain in myself there's a better life to be had unconnected. At one point in time, before my work required carrying a cell phone, I wanted to be the last person on earth to have a cell phone. So much of life has changed since. I'd like to roll back as much as I can.
To your point 3, everyone is assuming the dollar devaluation, which may very well happen in the long run, but in the shorter run there are reasons for it to go up. Uneducated Economist on youtube is good at breaking it down. Markets can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent.
Good suggestions, but very difficult to implement if one has dependencies used to this new way of digital life ... myself included. I suppose just writing it down is at least a place to start. As for freedom cells, I'm not sure I would just be able to join up with anyone. I would rather start with people I know and/or nearby, but I think the idea of networking is very similar. We've all learned to be independent and this would be heading in a different direction.
In my limited recent experience, the quality of the people you meet up with can be high, and can quite quickly become people you know and trust, through doing practical things with them, and talking to them (obviously)
You seem very enlightened, and much better informed than I was at your age - judging from your profile picture! (You may be a 90-year-old man for all I know)!
But then you have had the "benefit" of the COVID experience!
If you would like to see what woke me up a decade ago at the age of 55 it is here
Lee, one of the things that I've noticed about livestock feed AND a HUGE amount of people food is the inclusion of soy. Soy is a natural estrogen and therefore NOT recommended for those who have had hormone positive cancers. I also wonder if the huge amounts are what is causing some of the "identity" issues? Just speculation on my part but I do know that when I was growing up about the only soy in, other than Chinese, was soy lethicin used in chocolate. Now it's in most everything we eat. I don't worry as much about GMO as I don't eat that much of the major plant it is used for. BTW, soy is one of the top GMO plants! A double whammy.
As to bartering, gardening etc...maybe find other locals who have gardens, poultry etc and set up a swap with them. By agreement or planning, work to try not to duplicate too much so that each person fills in a slot. Grow perennial foods, they are easier and less work.
Just an aside I was reading a blog about seed sources. Many comments were how disappointing the seeds from Seed Savers have been. There are several organic and well recognized seed sources that I can refer you to if you want.
Love this post.
I'm glad you enjoyed the post. These things are always at the back of my mind. Thank you so much for the offer. I did actually order a whole bunch of heirloom, organic seeds in the fall from a local grower. I was hoping to use the seed savers exchange for any seeds I wasn't as interested in but I guess you need to have a history of growing the seeds first, so that will need to wait a bit for me. So hard for me to shut off the electronics as a computer programmer and activist, but I'm hoping to place my love of gardening in front of many of these things once it starts to warm up! Maybe post my crop if I'm successful!
Hi Insight people... this is the first time I have seen this stack, but it looks like it's going in a useful Direction. I was traveling recently, of course using the Google Maps to get to my Airbnb, being hurted through the airports, etc. I realized that airports are set up perfectly for culling events, all the security and Firepower and Gates are already in place... more to the point. My dependence on the information grid is pretty extreme. and I was thinking about a theory of religion that I read that made so much sense. The theory is that a vengeful rule enforcing God enabled trade and travel over distances where personal relationships did not exist. People would be deemed trustworthy if they were members of the same religion because they would fear the wrath of God if they deviated from prescribed norms of fair trade and hospitality.
So it looks like the information grid serves this function now. You can feel safe staying in a stranger's house because it is endorsed by Airbnb . Merchants will take your credit card, you can buy anything anywhere with the information grid backed currency. I don't think you can discount use of the information grid as mere " convenience " - it is almost impossible to function in Modern Life without using it.
I don't know where this analogy is going. it does seem like the information grid is as vengeful as any other monotheist God, especially now that it is linked with the pharmaceutical industry. Non participation carries a heavy price! We may benefit from reading up on ways that various resistance movements functioned in the past, establishing communication Networks based on personal relationships and Trust. Letters of introduction ? Underground Railroad? Just some stray thoughts I've been having, wanted to get them down in writing so I can get on with my day!
This made me smile - "wanted to get them down in writing so I can get on with my day!"
I love that, I'm pretty sure that's the main reason this substack exists lol
I agree with you (I am big on airbnb too). The digital network has kept us connected near and far, but not as deeply and closely as before. I'm not sure if it will all be possible for myself to break the connection all the way, but less reliance is for certain possible. I've talked to some that don't use the internet at all, but believe the big push for connecting all is mostly about tracking and control.
I think I will be connected to stay in touch with my kids, but trying to ingrain in myself there's a better life to be had unconnected. At one point in time, before my work required carrying a cell phone, I wanted to be the last person on earth to have a cell phone. So much of life has changed since. I'd like to roll back as much as I can.
What an interesting and original comparison!
Thank you, Lee!
To your point 4, I find this interesting:
https://www.bionutrient.org/bionutrientmeter
To your point 3, everyone is assuming the dollar devaluation, which may very well happen in the long run, but in the shorter run there are reasons for it to go up. Uneducated Economist on youtube is good at breaking it down. Markets can stay irrational longer than you can stay solvent.
I'll check that out, thank you!
Thank you Lee for an excellent list of suggestions.. organizations for moving on from Big Brothers Black Cavalry of Commerce.. good stuff!
Good suggestions, but very difficult to implement if one has dependencies used to this new way of digital life ... myself included. I suppose just writing it down is at least a place to start. As for freedom cells, I'm not sure I would just be able to join up with anyone. I would rather start with people I know and/or nearby, but I think the idea of networking is very similar. We've all learned to be independent and this would be heading in a different direction.
Yes agree I think we have to start with people we know and near by.. then branch out when appropriate, an ongoing work in progress..
In my limited recent experience, the quality of the people you meet up with can be high, and can quite quickly become people you know and trust, through doing practical things with them, and talking to them (obviously)
Lacto fermenting food 2-3 days. Avoid chitin (the real spike protein), hidden in processed food. And of course, grow food for health and exercise.
Interest on credit cad debt will track higher with inflation, nothing gained there unless discharged in bankruptcy.
Hopefully no one aspires for bankruptcy or plans for it as a plan B or C ... it seems like a lot of stress before that point!
Gardening is great meditation, can't wait to lessen my load and get there, I think this summer will be my start.
You seem very enlightened, and much better informed than I was at your age - judging from your profile picture! (You may be a 90-year-old man for all I know)!
But then you have had the "benefit" of the COVID experience!
If you would like to see what woke me up a decade ago at the age of 55 it is here
https://whatdoino.substack.com/p/ammo-for-waking-people-up
Life's ups and downs gets most of the credit, it prepares, gives balance, and appreciation. Questioning protects.
But, I am not a 90 year old man. I only pretend to be when buying things on craigslist lol
(Please explain 20/23?)
It started out as Foresight is 20/22 in 2022, thinking that Hindsight is 20/20. I wasn't planning to write after 2022, but it's not over.
Ah I see ... very clever. Thanks. I must read more of your stuff.
you may like https://leemuller.substack.com/p/good-people-divided-and-an-explanation
LOL