Philip the Bard’s Harappan Blog
Ina’s View
My husband has been discussing Harappan’s proclivity for hedonism. Yes, we do drink and smoke and yes, he did mention we also work hard and contribute to society.
But, I think he has focused on only one part of our hedonistic philosophy. I asked Philip to let me write today’s blog so that I could complete the picture.
The Harappan lifestyle is about more than just partying. It is more about experiencing what the Universe has to offer.
We believe in eating the best foods. Not only good tasting but healthy as well. We are very committed to producing healthy foods not tainted by chemicals. I would never consider putting SID produce on my dinner table.
I suppose the SID has its place, but producing food . . . nope. I’ve not been to Earth or Lava. I have not seen SID farms. I am told that their Lavan farms are mostly human operated but their Earth farms are completely automated. Machines till, plant, fertilize, spray pesticides, harvest and process. Humans don’t touch the food till it arrives in someone’s kitchen.
It is not just the lack to human interaction that concerns me it is the SID’s dependence on chemical fertilizers and pesticides. I don’t think the SID agriculturalists have ever heard of composting.
Healthy food comes from natural processes. Humans were not created in a chemistry lab. Our food should not come from one either.
Harappan hedonism is not just food, drink and smoke. It is also music, art, literature and companionship. I’ll let Philip talk about the entertainments we enjoy but I’ll mention our family ties.
I am Mandan. On Harappa we were a clannish tribe. Family ties were most important. When we moved to Kusha we became less nomadic but we still keep our family ties. I married outside of the clan, which is rare for my people but I still maintain my connection with my Mandan clan. Philip has his friends from the White Mountain Clan and we both spend time with my family who now live in a town called Mandan, near Harappa City.
I don’t know any Harappans who don’t regularly hang out with their family.
Never serve red wine with tellon berries.
Ina Normer
Kushan Year 87
Earth Year 2479
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