A really interesting discussion, esp from the perspective of an urbanite. I've actually pondered this a fair amount of late. That's part of why I've enjoyed reading the various comments. Seems we are all feeling our way through these 'new' times and the fact that there is no roadmap puts us in an odd position of learning cooperation, collaboration, and harmony. We are each so different with such varied gifts. I love that the trend to homesteading and owning land to care for is occurring now with ways to share that experience that our grandparents didn't have! Nothing is either or anymore - hooray!!! Thank you so much.
RE: "Grandma survived the great depression because her food supply was local and she knew how to do stuff".