It’s now undeniable that we must learn to reweave the fabric of fundamental connections and relationships that have been at the heart of human society from the beginning. We must learn to reconnect with the earth, with the seasons, with our biosphere, with each other. We must rebuild our relationships with those who live in our neighborhoods, with those who grow our food, with those who produce and sell the goods we need, with those who supply the services we require. And we must do it all locally as much as possible, rebuilding local living economies. Only through profoundly local living can we curtail our out-of-control consumption, end our contribution to global warming, and restore balance and sanity to our planet…
