should I seem distant...

I think you're truly wise and your writings provoke thought in many directions.  Very cool write. The last two lines: its a profound statement.

but a rather disconcerting one...

thanks, Pish...

Echo Pishashee and will add that the gossip mill has never been any grain market I want to visit much less purchase from.

It's a bit of a grind, I agree..:)

i do not like green eggs and ham :)

then try a little see-through jam..:)