What do you mean by opt out?

Posted: June 29, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: 1. Philosophy | Tags: , | Comments Off on What do you mean by opt out?

By opting out, I’m proposing an en masse exodus of thoughtful, positive, grounded people from the US-centric world view that consuming more and more is our God-given right.

Specifically, I’m pursuing a significantly different priority list than most (95%) of my colleagues. Going beyond just opting out of fast food with toxic, addictive hits of fat and sugar. Beyond just opting out of mindless hours in front of reality tv shows.
This blog will document our failures and successes as we move through this radically (to me) different task list. The top-level to-do list in my family’s journey towards greater resilience includes these topics:


Do we have all the answers? Certainly not. I don’t think I even have handful of them. But I’ll let you know what we find in my research, what we actually enact, and whether it works or not.

Opt Out En Masse

Posted: June 29, 2009 | Author: | Filed under: 1. Philosophy | Tags: , | Comments Off on Opt Out En Masse

Welcome to one family’s (awkward, groping, often mis-stepped) path towards self-reliance. In an age of Peak Oil, in the decline of the American Empire, in the rise of the Eco + Organic + Fair Trade + Local movements, this is one North American journey towards true sustainability. To re-purpose grass farmer Joel Salatin‘s words:

“We ask for too much salvation by legislation. All we need to do is empower individuals with the right philosophy and the right information to opt out en masse.”

Your thoughts, observations, and questions are most welcome here. But be cool in the comments; I’m fast on the delete button for trolls.

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