... 21st century version of pioneer setting: landscape devoid of Golden Arches. Rare sight indeed.
... Already-here threat to health and safety: obesity. So many people so overweight they waddle, not walk. Children, too; no surprise given the deep-fried fare that p
asses for a "Kids' Menu." When will those folks who calculate cost/benefit figure out what fastfood proliferation is costing the nation, now and to come?... Spiritualism wins hands down over secularism in MidNorthAmerica's minimarts. No pulp fiction; lots of serenity CDs and Christian-themed paperbacks. (Oft-seen title: God Made Dinosaurs, from Happy Days Books.)
... In the last 5 years, how many hair salons have retooled to pamper pooches?
... Malls do not age well.
