Saving the globe - the new kingdom ?

It seem like an ironic joke - climate changes because of our pollution, would wipe out life on earth, if we did not do some drastic changes. And from out of the blue, we are doing more drastic changes then we could ever have imagined, only weeks and months ago. The world will never be the same place again. Emissions are dropping because of this unprecedented lock-down. Out global traveling will be down for years, most likely. The birth of a new kingdom, Funny words to say, but Corona is Latin for crown, which is an emblem of a kingdom. So, how will this 'new' kingdom or this new world, look like ?

Social distancing, but as well closer ties to family. Less long travels, but perhaps more exploring of our close neighborhood. Food security may be more important, and perhaps there will be a boost in local farming, which will need more people. Closed down borders, so we may be more dependent on local resources and craftsmanship. The economy may force people to invest more locally.

Now, let me hear what you think may develop.....
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yes, I just watched some news from New York - someone moved their old mother back home.
So, who gets the paradise on Earth if borders are closed down and we are more dependent on local resources?

And who gets to starve because there aren't enough resources to go round?

Will it be the birth of a new kingdom if borders are closed, or the survival and expiration of many realms?

Is it possible to achieve any sense of utopia if it's at the expense of others?
Meh you probably wouldnt grow paw paws or mangoes in Wales. but enough to feed yourselves. I'd be all for it actually. But thats probably due to country size and population, and not wanting to share germs.
A diet of leeks is not my idea of utopia.

I'd be tempted to end it all by throwing myself off a mountain if I thought any of them were big enough.

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I'm not suggesting a diet of leeks, you could mix it up a bit, sometimes have onions instead, perhaps in summer the occasional cabbage or radish.
I'm not sure our climate is exotic enough for cabbage and Ireland is too far away for anyone to lob a few over out of pity.

And I'm quite sure the Irish do indeed pity us. giggle
I'll lob you a cabbage if you need one teddybear
Not only is there an implied confirmation of your ruth in that statement, Molly, but the sycophantic teddy bear emote as well...?

Talk about putting the boot in. laugh
I'm sure Fishguard and Hollyhead can accommodate the ocasional load of cabbage, and backload leeks. We can get this international trade route up and running once more.
climate changes because of our pollution, would wipe out life on earth...

I believe it would wipe out mankind, not life on earth. Most everything else would survive.
We should share resources so we can make some interesting friends.

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Not that isolation is getting to me, but this is probably better than marrying Viv.
I've never thought of you as being biddable and meek, Pat. laugh
Yeah, that will work if you run a dairy farm or whatever.
Can I put in an order for 50 veggie-cows for the upcoming nuptials of Viv to her bride-to-be, Pat.
I guess. And word on the streets is she makes a mean cheese sauce...
First Covis match made yay
I;m kind of suss about the pangolin kiss, could be a sticking point.
Poor pangolins put up with pitiful press.

Quite alliterative really
Hand shaking will likely be out for quite a while. High fives too. Face masks for those with colds may be much more common as will running to the doctor for each sniffle. The price of toilet paper may rise and not ever be so cheap again.
perhaps it will VR gogles instead, Jim ?
I'd feel an absolute dolt, 2maybe, if it weren't for the fact that I believe I've done the opposite.

Closing borders meant your kingdom was in pieces and whether they fell through lack of resources, or were crippled by greed and guilt, they would fall somehow, or another in pieces.

So, shall we start again, but with a global community? As separated as we are, we are all suddenly and starkly very aware of everyone else out there.
Okay, it will be a global new kingdom, then ... what and how should we carry it out ?
I think it might be a bit big to carry it out. Just imagine the environmental impact of a plastic shopping bag that big. giggle

Seriously, I'm all in favour of local produce and minimising transport emissions.

I'm also fairly enthusiastic about eating more plant based food having heard that if everyone was vegetarian we'd only need half the landmass we're currently using for food production to feed the whole world. If everyone had an entirely plant based diet, we'd only need a quarter.

I'm not suggesting everyone needs to turn vegan over night, but I find it encouraging that a shift is happening and we can share enough so no one goes hungry, at least in partial theory.

Reducing animal farming and animal product sales would likely have an impact upon disease in all sorts of ways as well.
War.

That needs to stop.

I'm assuming there's a bit less of that at the moment, given we have a common enemy to fight from behind closed doors.

Shift that towards a war on want, rather than war because I want more than I need.

War also requires hatred and de-humanising of others for us to even contemplate it as being okay. We should take this opportunity to contemplate that we're all pretty much the same.
More plant based foods, seems fine, only I don't know much of how to cook. And war and figths, anger me - especially when the reason for them, do not seem to have any purpose worth them. Perhaps they don't figth now, perhaps they have corona lock-down too.

Loved to read your words Jac, to think of Russian composers, of time floating by, twisting and turning like a river on it's journey towards to ocean. It is hard to figure out what we should do with our world, what to keep and what to let go of. Sorry about this ..a bit unusual comment that seem detached and astray. A good friend of mine phone today, telling me what his father wanted to say to me. Thanked for our time together, had enjoyed my friendship, hoped good things would come my way. Then he died.

So, what ever good things we could have, could share, could enjoy having, let us have all that. We are just riding passengers in this world for a short time. I don't know how to bring it forth, but if there is a will, there is a way - someone say.

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- a strange day..
Lovely, thank you Jac - wine night
Thanks again, Jac bouquet
My friend called me over, so I will be gone for some time. Best to you all.
Take care, 2maybe.

Watch out for those germs on your travels. hug
OldeGuy commented on another blog about the paradigm shift taking place in the wake of black communities being hardest hit by coronavirus and the murder of George Floyd.

The social change towards a fairer, healthier global community, the thing we were struggling to envision and to vocalise all those weeks ago appears to be taking hold.
I want to be in a kingdom where there is coffee. drinking
Well, Nestlé coffee is off the menu because they're baby killers, specialising babies of colour.

Can I interest you in you trying some Bird and Wild RSPB espresso dark roast, or some Percol Fairtrade Organic Columbian which comes in plastic free packaging?

There's loads of coffee to choose from. Here's an interesting link:

It has to be either Beans or Ground. I started buying Fair-Trade years ago. The one I most often get is Bewley's gold Blend. They only buy Fair-Trade.
The link gives horrific stats. I didn't know it was so bad, thanks for posting it.
There must also be Leeks in this Kingdom. Cooked right they are my favourite veg. thumbs up
I'm not overly fond of leeks. If I see them reduced to pennies on their sell buy date, I'll use them like onions in a blended soup.

I've been known to make them into a salad, cooked, cooled and well drained with olive oil, cider vinegar, salt, wholegrain mustard and minced capers dressing.

Tell me how to cook them properly, or I'll come and beat you with one. laugh
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