Of principal importance to Mrs. Cog and I was the need to begin the process of withdrawal from the madness machine in all ways large and small.  The closer we are to the insanity the more difficult it is to find balance and poise, essential ingredients to posses while journeying towards our own reality creations.

With this in mind, and with one eye fixed on the rapidly unraveling economic Ponzi, the decision was made to secure safe passage to a more remote location now, when we can, rather than wait for a 'better' time and risk the possibility of the door slamming shut.  With capital controls a sure bet sometime in the future (the drowning Ponzi will attempt to take all liquidity down with it) in our opinion the best time is now, not later.

On these pages you will find articles, images and progress reports as we learn to coexist with Mother Nature on a more sustainable basis here in the mountains of Southwestern Virginia. Please remember that we are newbies to the region and to the lifestyle, so mistakes will abound. It's all part of the journey. Come join us as we explore the reaches of God's country.

Cognitive Dissonance