are you really independant?
Some folks think they are independent after yesterday. Here's a site to inspire you to become more so. off-grid provides great literature on the virtues of wind, solar and bio energy.
"Just a little blog about my gardening experience above 5,000 feet in Boulder County, Colorado"
"After two years of mending soil and trying out new plants, I'm going to try and document my experiences for the coming year."