It's probably a good idea for everyone to think of ways to live their lives without the use of oil and oil by-products. Not only will they be too expensive to buy, they will be unavailable all together, probably in our lifetimes. And if not in our lifetimes then certainly our children's.

Everything you do and everything you teach your children/neighbor/friend to do will make a difference. We are in an age again that is similar to what our grandparent's experienced during the depression. So many people I know are already feeling the pinch. We took a $25,000 a year hit on my DH's bonuses this year. I won't be going back to work now so that we can save for retirement. I'm going back to work to make sure that my kids have a place to live and food to eat.

And yes, the whole oil fiasco is tied up to this too. Crud. I'll get off my soapbox now. Sorry.


~m

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