I know I’m not the only one to notice the outrageous food costs these days. I was listening to a guest host on the Rush Limbaugh Show who stated that the food crisis and energy crisis are government-induced. I believe it. The real question is WHY. I try to avoid news headlines because they are too sensationalist (meant to manipulate) and sometimes just too darn scary when I have enough to worry about around here. I made the mistake of checking headlines today and nearly blew a gasket when I saw this: Feds To Collect DNA From Every Person They Arrest. Um… there is something called the Fourth Amendment in this country that prohibits them from doing this. I hope we Americans bite back.
But about food costs. It is more on my mind because it is gardening time. I want to be planting things that will last through the winter. In particular, potatoes. Some folks are saying potatoes will be the new commodity, because they grow so well, they are plenteous, and they keep well. Plus, no stupid politician has any plans to use it to make fuel or bullets or money out of it. Yet.
How about you? What are you doing about food costs? Are you cutting back on your eating? Are you planning for a larger garden? And do you think things will get better any time soon?
I don’t think things will get better. But we can do well if we adapt. I’ve talked a lot about the excessive lifestyles that we live. It is too excessive now. We can become more self-sufficient, by growing our own food, getting smaller vehicles where possible, by getting rid of gadgets, and living more frugally all around. Leave a comment or two. I;d like to know what you think.
17. April 2008 at 7:19 am
This is a topic that concerns me a great deal. After seeing grocery and gas prices sky-rocket in the past year, I’ve been fighting to get my weekly grocery bill down from $140 to $70 a week, and am doing well with still a bit further to go. I’m using coupons, rebates, sale flyers, menu planning, etc. In another few weeks I’ll be planting my garden with foods I can freeze (tomato sauce, green peppers, onions, brocolli, green beans, etc.). Honestly, I had thought about potatoes but that’s a good one to add and relatively easy to grow. We have cut back in other areas by eleviating unnecessary driving, scheduling errands, putting energy efficient lightbulbs in all lights, and more. The reality is everyone needs to be thinking along these lines!