Today I have decided to stock our home with a three (3) week supply of canned goods. I do not view myself as an alarmist nor am I running around telling anyone who will listen, “get ready because the world is coming to an end”. This is not an “end of times” moment, I simply want to have some basic provisions in the house in case our area is hit with a natural disaster and food is difficult or even impossible to buy for a week or two.
Here in Atlanta if we get a few snow flurries the food flies off the shelves and last year we did experience a five hundred (500) year flood that really rocked this area. One could argue that natural disasters seem to be on the rise and this is just being prudent. Conversely one could also argue that these natural disasters have always been taking place and at the same rate. Emphasizing that due to today’s increased level of communication (i.e. the Internet and cell cameras) the world has become a much smaller place and consequently we just see and hear more of these instances than in years past. Frankly this would be a good argument as it is simply true.
Having said all that, however you look at it or whatever your point of view, I see it as a win – win approach. If God forbid something happens we will be prepared and not have to run out and fight over a can of peas while waiting for our local shelves to be restocked. If nothing happens we can donate the canned goods at our church during one of our food drives. You simply have to buy the same items every two years. No biggie and keep in mind once donated it becomes tax deductible. Win – win.
Thank you Doug Lang
Well my dear Hubby,
ReplyDeleteI agree with all that you have said. However I am also of the opinion that though the catastrophes "seem" to have escalated due to the world's increase in technology/communication, there is room for argument. I think that if one looked at the past 5 years the disasters that have been occurring have become more and in a shorter period of time. Even the events in the Middle East seems to be pointing at something larger and possibly connected. No matter what, I still think stocking up on canned goods and water is a good idea whether it be for us or for the community.
Your loving wife, Melissa.