Have you noticed how many of the steps people are taking to adjust to economic hard times and to live more sustainably are going back to earlier times?  A lot of these actions involve more elbow grease but less fuel oil, less money — and, more satisfaction.

Take for example a lovely segment broadcast on NPR’s Morning Edition on September 2nd all about the joys of canning locally grown fruits and vegetables.  As Linda Wertheimer describes the various recipes and treats, and you hear the sounds of canning in the background, it’s all quite delicious!  A treat for all our senses.

In a GNH world, I imagine policies — government, community-based, and within a family — that would support the teaching of growing and preserving our own food.  I know I’m trying to learn, bit by bit, but still find canning intimidating.  Perhaps we should start teaching this in elementary school?

Anyway, for your listening pleasure, here’s the NPR link:
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