Repetition and Redundancy Are the Twin Breasts of America

We suckle from breasts that insure our own demise.  Bummer.statue-nursing

To continue my theme on blemishes within the American Dream that hinder sustainability I thought I would turn to a nurturing image in celebration of Mother’s Day.  I know, so sentimental.  Anyway, the problem here in the USA is not that our breasts are shriveled and dry (if only they were), rather the problem is that we suck at the wrong tits (if sustainability is what we seek.  And it isn’t, but it should be.).

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Redneck Sustainability: Keepin’ it General

tractor-fixWhen did it happen that most Citizens of the U.S. lost the ability to grow or find their own food without having a kazillion other people involved in a half-dozen different stages of bringing it to them?  When did we lose the ability to get to work without highly trained specialists to insure we can get there?  When did each of us get so highly important and specialized that no one could possibly replace us?  How many times this week have you used the word niche in a conversation?

It’s getting worse isn’t it?  I know, its probably my fault.  My grandfather could palpate a cow,

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Sustaining the American Dream… for More

american-flagThere is a critical flaw deeply embedded in the American Dream, as most Americans dream it.  It has to do with how each of us are trained to see others.  My parents made efforts to resist, and so gave me as much of an advantage as they could, but the influence is wide and strong.  This flawed outlook is also in direct opposition to sustainability.  It is the main problem with all of our good intentions and positive plans when it comes to sustainability.

That deadly flaw is a trained lack of contentment.

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