For all of nature's wonder and beauty, it is also hostile and unpredictable.
I was reared a Catholic but I think every day we ask ourselves, not consciously, what are we doing on this planet? What's it all about?
The population of America is roughly 300 million and there are 300 million guns in this country, which is terrifying.
It's easy enough to plan jobs, to plan a lot of work.
It is fun to explore these kick-butt characters.
There seems to be more opportunities for old guys like me to do a little fighting and running because the lead characters also require a bit of depth and maturity and gravitas that one is likely to acquire doing drama all those years.