Sorry, yes I knew it was a joke. I posted my train of thought your post brought up. It hit something in me, a bit of fear that this scenario could actually happen.

When I was 25 and able to grow a garden and be self-sustaining, it wouldn't have been a big deal to me individually. It would be a death sentence to me now. Which teaches me something. When I was 25 and able to grow a garden, I should have been doing just that (actually I did but didn't continue when I again had the opportunity) and also should have become a volunteer to help older people. It's a sad thing that we don't gain wisdom until it's too late and then we gain it only because we have become (meaning me and others like me) the vulnerable ones.

Sorry I rained on your post. :(