I just finished reading a funny and thoughtful book about the disconnect between our stated values and the way we live. The book is Farewell, My Subaru and the author is Doug Fine, a journalist who decided to see if he could live more sustainably. He bought a small ranch in rural New Mexico and gamely tackled his petroleum dependencies, one at a time. He bought miniature dairy goats and learned how to make his own cheese, yogurt and ice cream. He converted a diesel truck to run on used vegetable oil from the local fast food restaurants. He installed solar panels and a solar-powered water well. He fought off coyotes and hawks to keep his chickens alive. His stories are entertaining and will make you want to move to the country, or at least rethink the choices you make each day.
