Great rant, we all need them. My concern is the number of 'outs.' You are obviously a woman of formidable opinion and intelligence, of sensibility and creativit. Would it not be delightful if you were to treat your readers with your 'ins'? I hope you opt in to gazing at the ocean at sunset, opt in to staring hopefully at the sky during a meteor shower, opt in to listening to the giggles of children in a park, opt in to stunning wine and tantalizing food fragrances. I hope with the extra time you will hopefully discover that you can 'opt in' to a plethora of delicious experiences. As a meadow is a bouquet of bursting with life, I hope you can opt in and delight your readers with your new tastings.