1 http://www.republicworldnews.com/ Y'all seen this? It's a gimmick for a book, but still kind of bizarre.

2 That was a good article. He's right on all counts. I'm an old fart and fortunately, my kids are old enough to enjoy those things he talks about - actual physical labor. There is a strong satisfaction in completing a laborious task. Having to play the role of daughter for my mother and be the son my father never had. I got the best of both worlds. Learned to bake from scratch and change the brakes on a car.

3 sounds like evolution of people and culture. only certain types of people have fear of that.