-What the hell is crab doing
out here in the semi desert?
-Kind of a mystery, isn't it?
-uh, yeah!
I thought Harmony
was totally self sustaining.
-We are. Depends on
what you mean by total.
Or self sustaining. We
aren’t dependent
on the larger economy
but we do enjoy coffee,
tea, and crab in season.
Right. So do you buy or trade?
-Both. Depends on the product.
We have relationships
with communities that
share our values of
stewardship of the planet,
personal responsibility,
and a dedication to having
as much fun and crab cakes
as the Creator provides.
-The Creator?
-Yes. There are a few different
notions of what that means
among us, but we all share
a reverence for Creation,
whatever agent or agency
has meaning for each of us.
-So what are you, Red,
if you don’t mind my asking?
-I was brought up in the
7th Day Adventist church
as were many of us here
in Harmony. As you might
infer from our farming techniques.
But when I lived in the city,
I went to a lot of different
churches, temples, mosques.
I suppose you could call me
something of a Judeo-Christian mutt.
With Buddhist seasonings
and Sufi sauce. What about you?
-oh, I don’t know, I wasn’t
brought up as anything.
Sometimes I wish I was,
you know, to share with
a community. Belong to
something more than
being a fan of a favorite
sports team. I guess.
-Well you could have plenty
to choose from here. Or
make your own blend.
A lot of us participate
in multiple rituals and
celebrations. But in the
meantime, try the crabcakes
or the spinach omelet.
You won’t be disappointed.
-I guess I’ll try the crab.
But tell me this, what’s
with all the white coveralls
and straw hats? Is that some
kind of cult thing?
-Yeah, you caught us!
It’s the cult of keeping protected
while working in this environment
with a summer climate not much cooler
than the outskirts of hell.
Whatever anyone’s spiritual practice is,
-we’re practical as well.
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