Once upon a time there was a great deal of aggression and unnecessary
antagonism. Many were saddened by the world they traipsed through and most
keep their eyes low to the ground. As people shuffled along, staring at
their shoelaces, even the pavement grew paranoid about their stares. The
rain grew heavier and stank in the gutters. Hair loss was rife. Whole
suburbs declared themselves clinically blue and park wardens fed wilting
flowers anti-depressants. Architects designed holes for people to lie down
and feel sad in. Where was the brightness? Where were those sweetening
dashes of good-times-friendly soulstuff?
