Kali Akuno yesterday saying: “…we need to be honest that the type of preparation that was required did not happen…our organizing did not show why food sovereignty is necessary; why local food production is necessary…” reminded me of the recent Atlantic cover story about crossing Darien Gap, which mentioned a group of people from Venezuela trying to make the crossing together. At the beginning of this (previously considered) impossible 70 mile jungle hike from Columbia into Panama, the group made vows to help one another, sharing food and good will. The relationships started to break down with the first missed meal. The group was completely dissolved by day 4, when hunger set in. It’s a reminder that the flip side of Leah Penniman’s inspirational “to free ourselves we must feed ourselves” is the reality “when the food runs out, the knives come out.” Inspirational as well, in a different way. People get ready, there’s no food truck coming.