Comments on: Reponse the the Peak Oil story in the New York Times

By: John Andersen

John Andersen — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 12:58:46 +0000

Jennifer,

I really enjoyed reading that.

It’s when real people like you continue to “come out of the closet” that many others will get inspired and follow suit.

There are lots of young people (ages 16-25) where we live near Portland, Oregon, who truly grasp the implications of climate change, peak oil, and economic collapse, and are doing something about it.

This gives me hope.

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By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:25:59 +0000

Hi Jennifer,
I read your article and wanted you to know that I live 10 minutes from you (Mclean) and am totally on board with you! I am friends with Laurel the previous poster and also signed up with Transitions Virginia nd Transitions DC. We should get together with Laurel and anyone else in the area (in Transitions) to swap stories and compare notes. If you are interested in meeting, call me at [number removed to preserve Karen's privacy, but I've got it!].
Karen
Mclean VA

By: Laurel

Laurel — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:52:50 +0000

Hi Jennifer,
I read the article in the NYT. It was on the ROE2 list…(Running on Empty) a peak oil discussion list. I also live in VA. I, too, am in skill learning/gathering mode…took a permaculture class in 2009, am currently learning about medicinal herbs, and growing an expanding backyard garden. Are you aware of any peak oil interest/support groups in the NOVA area? I would be interested in finding like-minded people to share info/skills with.
Laurel in Spotsylvania

By: Sonia

Sonia — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:12:36 +0000

I am so proud of you for not only putting yourself out there, but for actually DOING something about it! You are an inspiration to those of us mired in beige cubicleville, hoping to make a difference one heirloom tomato plant at a time.

By: Nirmalan Dhas

Nirmalan Dhas — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 02:38:10 +0000

Heard of you from Carolyins faceboook post.I am part of the global network of people who are working on responses to the situation that is developing. You are welcome to join us and help us in our work.

Find me on facebook. If you want to get deeper into technicalities then join wiserEarth.

Good luck
Nirmalan

By: Valerie Silva

Valerie Silva — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:58:12 +0000

Hi Jennifer (it’s your former Brat Patrol officer here)….this is SO COOL! I didn’t realize you were into this stuff (I guess I would have if I’d been paying more attention on facebook). Good luck with everything! And congratulations on the article!

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:29:15 +0000

Jennifer, I loved reading this. Just found you via Carolyn. I saw the NYT article today and thought, “Oh great, another chance for the Times to portray my Tribe as kooks.” But you are completely right, it’s important to transcend the fear of appearing insane to others. Thank you for talking to them anyway. I especially liked the last line of the article, and the fact that they included links to some other resources like The Oil Drum, Peak Moment, Transition, etc.– hopefully lots of people who are seeking information and support will be able to find what they need because YOU were willing to stick your neck out. You are doing some amazing stuff! There’s a lot of similar things I’m trying to do too, here where I live (Northampton, Mass.). I’m involved in permaculture and Transition and a lot of local food activism. I’ve also done a lot of thinking about the various merits of staying in place or relocating, living in intentional community, etc. Wish we could grab a coffee and swap stories.