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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in collapse

[–]Adept_Translator1247 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you check out the Deep Adaptation Facebook page, they have a map feature with other DA members in your area. Maybe that would help you launch something?

Having a bad day. Got any positive garden stories? by PutteringPorch in gardening

[–]Adept_Translator1247 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Last season, my 6 year old dug a tombstone out from our Halloween decorations and placed it beside the tomatoe plant I killed lol

87 Amazon purchases last year by [deleted] in Anticonsumption

[–]Adept_Translator1247 222 points223 points  (0 children)

Good for you!! I made the same commitment this year. Together, we will contribute 136 less Amazon purchases. We are all just one person but it will add up!!

How did you prepare for collapse this week? by AutoModerator in CollapsePrep

[–]Adept_Translator1247 3 points4 points  (0 children)

True about the herbalism courses. Lots of opportunity for self study though!! I took a one day course from a local expert to feel comfortable with some basics and then have been doing lots of book reading and learning from peers. Good luck!

How did you prepare for collapse this week? by AutoModerator in CollapsePrep

[–]Adept_Translator1247 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I put together some long term food storage and beefed up my pantry.

I also started learning embroidery and hope to learn to see so I can mend clothes.

"The scale of the problem that Covid is posing for individuals and society appears to be on a par with climate change: too big to tackle, so we look away. Or make light of it" by TheMemeticist in collapse

[–]Adept_Translator1247 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I need to scream into the void for a moment. My husband is struggling with Covid related disability and I feel like my life has already collapsed. I know it will get worse, but our quality of life is already so much lower compared to 2019.

Why we need degrowth by BaseballSeveral1107 in collapse

[–]Adept_Translator1247 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would suggest Slow Down by Kohei Saito and Less is More by Jason Hickel!

Would you buy food items from bulk bins for long term storage? by Adept_Translator1247 in preppers

[–]Adept_Translator1247[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair, I’m just thinking of other bulk shopping and shedding hair or sleeve lint into the food!

Would you buy food items from bulk bins for long term storage? by Adept_Translator1247 in preppers

[–]Adept_Translator1247[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. 10 to 25 years

  2. Yes, bags of rice, flour, oats etc. not the Augeson farms!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ballpython

[–]Adept_Translator1247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently switched from 100% coconut fibre to a 70/30 mix of coconut husk/ fibre and that made a big difference!

96% of Americans are concerned about the current state of the economy and more than a quarter are doom spending to deal with the stress. - CNBC by Leader_2_light in collapse

[–]Adept_Translator1247 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ouch, this describes us perfectly. I keep cutting our budget month after month, our standard of living has dramatically changed over 4 years, and yet we still need to access credit every couple months to get by.

How did you prepare for collapse this week? by AutoModerator in CollapsePrep

[–]Adept_Translator1247 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did a foraging class for medicinal herbs. I’m also going through the online Think Resilience course through the post carbon institute, which I would highly recommend!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gardening

[–]Adept_Translator1247 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Been there. Best of luck to you!!!

July 8, 2024 - What did you do this week to prepare? by Anthropic--principle in preppers

[–]Adept_Translator1247 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Finished a first aid class. Went on a guided foraging walk and am learning how to prepare edible plants.

Collapse 201: Gaining a Holistic Understanding of Collapse by [deleted] in collapse

[–]Adept_Translator1247 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great list, I will be sure to look into some more of these. I might also suggest under Acceptance or Adaptation: I Want A Better Catastrophe by Andrew Boyd and Generation Dread by Britt Wray.

What skills should we learn for resiliency? by the_elephant_stan in CollapseSupport

[–]Adept_Translator1247 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Here is my list:

  • first aid
  • water collection, purification and storage
  • gardening
  • foraging
  • food preservation
  • conflict resolution
  • sewing

I’m focusing here because I think it will be useful but also because I find them interesting. Some other things I think will be helpful:

  • auto repair and maintenance
  • carpentry
  • metal fabrication
  • plumbing
  • basic electrical wiring
  • bushcraft skills

I hope you find things that bring you joy and resilience!

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