"Lastly, all this worry about scarcity of food, disease, war, martial law....
This isn't something new! It's been happening all over the world since forever. It's a reality for half of the people on this planet already, and has been for some time.
Take a deep breath. Maybe it's the USA and Europe's turn for a new struggle...we'll get through it. Having a computer puts you in about the top 15% richest most privileged people in the world. being able to read and write also... Having a full belly when you go to bed tonight too.
Growing our own food is common sense in a time of financial uncertainty. Not that many generations back it was the norm.
Don't give up hope that the world is just growing up and taking a turn for the better.
Sorry if this seems trivial -
Get off the computer, take a walk, play with your dog, go visit a friend, bake some cakes, dig the garden, smell the flowers."
This is sound and sane advice Mummy bean.
In my village a young woman took over a greenhouse 5 years ago and a few acres of land.
She is growing biodynamic vegetables, fruits.
It is tasty and makes me happy to eat it.
She will give classes next spring on How to convert your lawn into a biological garden Without having to eat beans for 2 months.
I have no lawn only a small flowergarden. But even I grow some things myself.
Getting closer to earth.