panicking... as life goes on

Every once in awhile these tentative plans, and discussions, and readings get to me. And I get upset internally. I don't like the idea of civilization as we know it changing. I don't like the idea of my kids having a tougher life. I mean, I do like the idea of civilization changing -- we need it. And maybe my kids will do okay -- we are giving them good resources.

But maybe they and we won't do well. I mean if society does break down, even just somewhat like the Soviet Union did in the late '80s, some people will get hungry. And there will be more crime and dangers. I don't think we're going to turn into Nigeria -- I sure hope not. But yeah, I could see us devolving into the former Soviet Union in the early '90s. And aw hell. That's not as much fun as MarioKart and mint Oreos and taken-for-granted electricity.

*sigh*

Anyway, I went grocery shopping today. Stocked up on lots more canned goods and long-lasting rice etc. As well as stuff we need this weekend to celebrate our son's 6th birthday. This dual ... planning for life occasionally makes me nuts. Planning for life as normal: a birthday party for a cute boy, our long-planned trip to Maine, the next school year, the next Harry Potter movie.... and also planning for the potential of limited electricity and closed stores.

So, mostly the everyday life of here and now needs attention. tomorrow, I must clean the pool, mail some packages, and go with my family to friends' house to play D&D. And try not to think about all the crazy ideas that we've been reading lately.