Old Chinese proverb: May you live in interesting times.
These next couple of years are going to be very interesting. Whole industries might disappear - Detroit, mining, lumber; How about the iron ore mines? What are they going to build the wind farms and solar panels out of?
If the greenies are successful, life will be very different. But thanks to Algore, we won't have to worry about the problem of heating the house during the cold winters because they won't be cold anymore. A few solar panels on the roof will take care of the frig, TV, computer and lights. Toasters, microwaves and things that require a little more juice can wait for the really sunny days.
Good thing you have a big backyard. You can grow your own veggies - aren't you sorry you cut down those orange trees? You've even got room for a compost pile.
And don't waste water. I remember during one of our droughts a few years back that Farrah Fawcet suggest that you keep pails next to the shower and fill it up with the water you run before the hot water gets there. Then use that to fill the toilet and wash the dishes - or water your veggies.
And don't waste gas - ride your skateboard to the store.
Watch the new industries that will be born out of this, especially in California - you'll be able to have your own cannabis farm and make your own clothes.
See, it's not so bad. |
