@Likewise It definitely doesn't read like a textbook, Schlanger writes well and organizes the material well. There's a lot of information packed in, and for those that want to look at more technical sources, those are provided at the back of the book. But I found it difficult to put down at times, it is so interesting.

If you do pick it up I'd love to know your thoughts.

@StefanieH Along with the angora rabbits you'd have to hire an angora groomer and cleaner. I bet your neighborhood rabbit population explosion happened because your garden is so alluring, they just figured the more the merrier, moved in, and had babies.

On July 4th I was sorely tempted to wear a mourning outfit - a severe black dress, black tights and gloves, and a black hat with black veil. Oh, and of course a black edged handkerchief to dab at my eyes every now and again.

The Madeline Thien book does look intriguing doesn't it? I've got it on my library holds list and hopefully the wait won't be too long.

I do so agree with Matthew Slater about disengaging ourselves from the present economic system and work on joining and strengthening alternatives. I'd raise a glass of iced raspberry leaf tea to that.