To live as simply as possible, to live in harmony with nature. All things are possible to a certain extent.
The modern technological world has made its people its subjects; it has made them ignorant and keeps them in ignorance. We are basically ignorant, ignorant of the basics–where does our food come from? Where does our water come from? And importantly, where do our wastes go? We live cut off from ourselves because of this lack-of-touch with the natural things. And our foundation is weakened, and there is no way we can build onto the self in such a state.
So I must go back as far as I can. I must find out where to get water to drink. Can I afford to wait any longer to begin this back-track? Should I gather more accessories and build up a secure foothold first in this world?
What do I need? I need only land and water–so I can live. Why do other people Want more, and why do other people want me to have more. I want less and less. If I am alive and learning, what more? I need to learn how to grow food. How long should I wait to do this?
I am 25 1/2
Jules Dervaes Jr, 1973
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NYTimes.com - The Dervaes are living the green life in Pasadena, Calif.
On this 3-week-long series of episodes of Healthy Living they visit the eco pioneers of the Dervaes family who reside in Pasadena California and try to maintain a healthy and earthfriendly lifestyle.
This segment we visit the Dervaes family urban homestead where these urban homesteaders are walking and talking green.
On this 3-week-long series of episodes of Healthy Living they visit the eco pioneers of the Dervaes family who reside in Pasadena California and try to maintain a healthy and earthfriendly lifestyle.
On this 3-week-long series of episodes of Healthy Living they visit the eco pioneers of the Dervaes family who reside in Pasadena California and try to maintain a healthy and earthfriendly lifestyle.
On this 3-week-long series of episodes of Healthy Living they visit the eco pioneers of the Dervaes family who reside in Pasadena California and try to maintain a healthy and earthfriendly lifestyle.
On this 3-week-long series of episodes of Healthy Living they visit the eco pioneers of the Dervaes family who reside in Pasadena California and try to maintain a healthy and earthfriendly lifestyle.
On this 3-week-long series of episodes of Healthy Living they visit the eco pioneers of the Dervaes family who reside in Pasadena California and try to maintain a healthy and earthfriendly lifestyle.