In my social work training, I learned to say to people with problems, “In a perfect world, what would you be doing differently? Now do it.” In my perfect world, I would be living more down-to-earth, raising more of our own food, and removing ourselves from the grid. So here is my first step towards doing it–a want ad:
WANTED: 5-10 south-east facing acres, with a pure-water spring, including both woods, for cutting firewood, and pasture, for raising a garden, a little brown cow, and chickens; located within 10 miles of my place of employment; with a 2-4 bedroom, well-windowed house (in quite nice condition) heated by wood stove and powered by solar panels or wind. Will offer in trade a totally electricity-dependent townhouse with a small backyard.
Does any member of my vast readership know of any such option?
One Comment
Karen
Well, there was that guy that traded a red paper clip for a house (I’m sure you heard of him). If not, google paperclip for a house, you’ll find his story. Maybe you should start off with a thumb tack and see where it gets you.