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The article discusses the author's experience of being a resident at the EcoVillage in Ithaca, New York. She narrates that their community organized an energy task force who address issues of Peak Oil and emergency preparedness during disasters. She relates that their community built a root cellar with the use of earth bags for the stocking of bulk produce. She points out that for other supplement the residents make bulk-buying arrangements with local farmers for their eggs and meat.

The article discusses the author's experience of having been a resident of an income sharing community in Staten Island, New York. He narrates that being part of community living changed some of his ways of thinking specifically about reactions in a new relationship and a new community. He points out he became more responsibe for his actions and reactions.