…petroleum dependence reaches beyond transportation, agriculture and U.S.militarism. Petroleum dependence also translates into cultural traits and people*s psychological states. I took note of this in my years of activism and learning about sustainable living. I've explored my potential for experiencing nature more directly in part by incorporating what might be needed and useful (or unnecessary and useless) for individual, community and global survival. In my talks and writings I pass along these tidbits and ideas.

The most frequent questions at the end of my presentations usually include: How sustainable do you think our area is - can we surmount general collapse taking place beyond our region?; How can we do more to educate people and bring people together to take action?…Rather than focusing on the frightening prospect of loss of energy resources and goods and services, I maintain that closer social relations for cooperation and mutual aid will assure survival and ultimately a more rewarding way of life.

…In the world's 'richest, most powerful nation', we are hooked on energy-intensive living and total reliance on long-distance corporate products…as pressure builds for total transformation and chaos, I remain sure that the learning and sharing of tools for sustainability is the most essential pursuit for one and all..

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