Your post reminds me so much of myself. I've had the same reflections. I got my necessities weeks ago knowing eventually the COVID-19 would reach my neck of TN and everyone would panic buy out the grocery stores. We got our first case today so it's crazy town now. I do find it so interesting the toilet paper and soap were all bought out but there was plenty of canned goods and food. That'll be next though I bet.

It made me really think of how I'd cope with being holed up at home for weeks and weeks and I'm sure I'd be fine. I've got my ducks for eggs and a well for water. I'm hatching my own ducklings now so I know how to keep a flock going. I cook in bulk to make my own TV dinners so homemade meals to last me for a month. I did realize I need to learn other skills though like how to can things I grow in the garden. So far we only garden for summer eating but my husband's clearing an acre so we can plant food to last us all year. Living in the woods I've learned survivalist skills like plant identification, how to purify water, how to start a fire, and other useful skills. I feel bad for people who panic and feel helpless in situations like we're seeing now because they don't have the resources or skills to feel secure in surviving in times of panic. Society today is designed so we don't need skills our ancestors had. Our ancestors and how they survived is where I look for my education. I''m not worried in the slightest right now because I've learned skills to help me survive without needing corporations and outside society to provide for me. Good luck weathering the storm my friend and let's hope this virus craziness passes quickly!