Great article! I think about this quite often, and how far "back" I want to go and what it will take to get there. It's definitely not for everyone, at least not to the extent it sounds like you do it, but I do believe that even a little goes a long way. If a person can only do one things, they should do it.
I really would love to do more than I already do and am slowly taking steps to get there...I live in a suburban area in Colorado, so there's not a lot of land to forage near me, but I do have a garden and do a lot of canning/preserving (and have taught several people how to can). I really want to get some chickens, but I need more information on it. Plus, I'm concerned that my dog might eat the chickens.

I would love more information on specific how-tos as far as doing more homesteading and I look forward to reading your articles!