Chuck
Responses to this thread:
Shimon:
When my grandmother immigrated to the US from Russia 25 years ago, and saw the store packed with perfect machine-made sweaters, she swore to never buy a handmade item again. It's funny how a characteristic considered low-status in one culture can be high-status in another.
David S.:
It is too bad the notions of local and neighbor don't really have a place in this kind of "community".
james:
These same people probably still buy processed foods, and get all their items shipped from across the country, all packaged in plastic.
