Unfortunately David, the likelihood of a police state is in this nations future. That Warner military act of 2007 has taken the US a lot further down that road what with federalizing the national guards and who knows what else.

I'm constantly struck by how the two primary parties supporters are blind to their own foibles(which I consider one in the same in practice, the leadership). Which, in part, for me, explains why we cannot get to a place of constructive change as a nation because we believe our own parties myths to the exclusion of way too many facts to the contrary. Add to that national myths, like Iraq isn't about empire and the odds get longer. If it weren't so pathetically tragic fer our grandbabys ... sigh.

Did anybody note David is now listening to chirping birds? And dreaming on truck farming, is that some wild stuff or what! I smell musical inspiration. Can the pumpkin head song be far behind. Good for you David! All the best. I'd suggest looking into FedCo or Seeds of Change among others for quality heirloom seeds. I'm hoping too you have an isolated location away from any GMO fields. If so, you could be a lot of help by keeping the strains you choose pure and unmolested by the genetically modified infection of the Monsanto types.

Professional question: Any idea whether October Road is returning? Seems like it has a good cast and fairly strong story lines. I liked the college girl looking down the road and deciding she was setting herself up for disappointment, counting the cost as it were. The boy is a strong character too. I'm assuming you pick all the music. Is most of it new artists? Meaning are you able to give some hands up?

Anyhow, again unfortunately, I agree with the greater portion of your assessment. The upside is eating fresh is the best.

peaceably