A vision statement

I found this great quote from a poster on TreeHugger.com...it sums up very well what my long-term vision is for the Rancho Cielo living philosophy, minus the economic pessimism. Combine this eco-plan with a Burning Man vibe / artistic-creative aesthetic, and concepts from the Living Neighborhoods folks and you pretty much have it:

"By reducing dwelling size, super-insulating same, using solar fed LED lights, solar refrigeration in modest practical fridges, microwave cooking techniques, using ground heat, wind turbines, and passive solar technologies, the dreams of a "zero running cost, zero upkeep dwelling" are shifting from an unrealistic dream to a practical reality. Combined with gray water/rainwater conservation systems, composting toilets, fast growing bug proofed, disease proofed GMO'ed veggies in an attached greenhouse, mega-composting and some aquaculture for fish protein for a better diet, we have a survival system based on current technologies feeding the masses including retired folk with limited incomes - no hardship necessary! Science will save us from destructive forces of the great depression we are going to suffer, the "family Farm" was refuge in the Dirty Thirties, it no longer exists! Technology will save us this time! Super efficient solar cells will pave the way. We will need power for our lighting, cooking, cell phones, computers, and solar cells will provide most of it - free!"