Well... The idea of a backyard haven is safe. The current image of a 21st century adult is one captured in computer screens, big televisions and any form of digesting media and information that requires as little human touch as possible. The world is a scary place. Truly. Yet, while I am binging on the current CNN headlines, I forget that statistically, my neighbor is probably not going to murder me. He or she is probably quivering over the same horrific story. The suspendered Larry King put it best (and I paraphrase): If 1 out of the 127 schools in Sacramento County is burning, the talking head on Channel 4 will not be telling us about the 126 that didn't catch fire. Home Depot has research departments that tell them the new-age adult would rather cower in their backyard- knees shaking- with their scared kids, than enjoy a front yard retreat, exposed and vulnerable. Many commercials and companies adhere to this new ideal. The backyard is becoming less of a haven and more of a cage. Kudos to Sacramento Press---Andy Lenz