RE: Cold Turkey
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We all have the right and power to ignore reality, but the definition of that is insanity
Not that I mind insanity... might be preferable these days:)) What I meant with choosing my truth is that I don't need, seek or expect confirmation from anyone. In this particular scenario, there are of course others who say the elections were rigged, but I am trying not to get drawn back into the whole drama because I cannot stand it anymore. I've made my peace with what I think is true and it's all that matters to me.
As for being prepared for what comes next, I try to do the best, but I don't live in the sort of community you describe. I envy you for that... I am afraid we might be looking at some blackout here in Europe. Only this year, we've had the blackout at Heathrow airport, then the massive blackout in Spain and Portugal and today it seems all mobile networks are down in Spain. I believe I can deal with such an emergency... I'll be looking to increase our bottled water supplies, but for the rest we're covered I think. Thanks for the advice anyway. And for taking the time to comment. Always appreciated.
There are folks I provide services to, and those I don't. I choose to associate with good people, and I'm sure there's good people in Romania, same as anywhere. We create the communities we are in by our choices in whom we serve and accept services from, and I know you can create the community you want to be in by choosing well. If you anticipate blackouts or other disruptions, and I agree they seem likely, then having the goodwill of good people that will have your back at such times is even more important.
Where I grew up there was a tradition of greeting new neighbors with some home baked cookies. We can visit neighbors we don't know well, but would like to, with a plate of cookies, or a card, or offering to provide a service they might want. Some years ago I saw a guy I hadn't met renovating an old building he'd bought. I just drove over there with a leftover window I had and said I saw him fixing up the place and wondered if he could use it. Turned out to be a real nice guy, and he appreciated the window. That's how to create the sort of community you want to live in.