“Most analysts believe oil will stay above $100 from now on. Meaning North Americans better get used to small cars, small portions, small homes and smaller waistlines.”
If oil hits $250 as soon as some analysts predict (6 - 8 months) the move toward smaller lifestyles should begin in earnest.
I agree with Mr. Margolis. We “better get used to small cars, small portions etc.”
However, I think items on his list will be among the hardest possessions to shed.
Something else will happen first.
1001 smaller consumables will disappear and as they do a certain freedom will return.
What will you shed? And what will you gain in return?
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3 comments:
I am all for the smaller waistline, so I will first give up junk stuff that I don't need anyway. I am also for boosting the local economy so I will shop more farm markets.
I'll be spending a lot more time on two wheels than four. I've always enjoyed the experience more, anyway.
And I'll push more ultra-distance rides than before. It's time to make trips to Grand Bend and Port Stanley more than once-a-year goals.
I think I will focus more on shopping locally... and gain more of a sense of community. (What a cool trade-off that is!)
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