KaBar I don't know if this is the forum for it,, probably not but I and several others I know would be interested in hearing your input on living outside of the mainstream. Living a minimalist lifestyle and how you accomplished it while still striving to maintain your human dignity. Most of us live a live of extreme, pampered in our unique American existence. Most of us unless we have served outside of the US or spent long periods of time in third world countries do not have any idea what it is to live "on the cheap" or under the stars. Im sure there have been tons of regulatory and technological changes since you lived that lifestyle. However, human nature remains the same. I think there are MANY people who can benefit from your observations and experiences. Especially if what some of us in my little society believe may be coming to America.