I've been looking at images of the end of the world since I was 8 years old. The collapse of civilization was a desolate backdrop to some of my favorite movies and then predicted, ad nauseam, by scientists on the nightly news. In grade 10, we had to watch a documentary about a computer projecting how overpopulation would lead to societal collapse in our lifetime.
With all that, I don't feel all that weird about keeping extra bags of lentils in the cupboard. Or learning about the edible and medicinal plants in my area. Or making friends and doing business with every local farmer I can get my handshake on.
And yeah, I might keep a generator on hand and debate whether we should install a water cistern, but is that irrational or just plain common sense? It's always good to have a solid reserve of food and water and deep ties in your local community. That's just prudent, in my view. I remember the shelves of our local grocery stores sitting empty when a major highway into our mountainous area got blocked by a landslide. And during the pandemic, there were times we couldn't get essential parts and supplies. We all need to be prepared for a crisis, at least according to many governments. And I'm not even going as far as they suggest.
As Autumn approaches, I am reflecting on how we've emptied the freezer and how I should check in with the small cattle ranch down the road...
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