I believe a great many of the world’s problems could be solved with food and books. First: People don’t want to fight when their bellies are full - not only are they content, they’re too sleepy to fight. Second: Educated and well-fed people aren’t easily manipulated by maniacal despots; they learn how to take care of themselves and solve their own problems.
Family and friends are very important to me, although I sometimes forget that. I spend much of my spare time cloud watching, looking for a good read, and searching for fancy cheeses and chocolates.
