Silver

Silver and gold, a Christmas favorite, seems be a favorite among buyers of precious metals right now. Before becoming Peak Oil aware, I'd always watch the TV as a kid and think "wow, $300 an ounce for that" thinking it was so expensive. How would that child react to see that now at $1,400 an ounce?

I won't pretend to know anything about the precious metals market, not in the least. All I know, as I purchase silver, either rounds or junk silver, each purchase is a little more then the time before, netting me a little less in the process. I know purchasing this won't save me, make my life any more special, or preserve anything of huge importance, but there's something about holding a silver round in your hand, knowing you own a piece of metal that's worth something.

As I work with my seeds, preparing for our garden, I often feel the same way, that I'm holding onto something that is worth something. Most people would laugh as I look at my collection, I can't help but think these will be worth their weight in metal someday. Plus, the ability to create food with those seeds, not just for the heck of it, but because people truly need it, that knowledge and education will be worth far more in the long run. I'm just glad I've got a chance to fail now, and drive to the store and replenishment my supplies. Before too long, that won't be the case.

Damnit, I should buy some more seeds! :)

Happy gardening!