Mostly we don't get destroyed," John said. "Mostly we destroy ourselves.

Are we living a life that is safe from harm?

Of course not. We never are. But that’s not the right question. The question is are we living a life that is worth the harm?

Such are the foolish dreams of idealistic children who believe that anything can possibly get better over time.

And now a brief public service announcement. Alligators: can they kill your children? Yes.

Remember: if you see something, say nothing, and drink to forget.

I am declinedInto the vale of years.