One of the cool things about living in the middle of nowhere (Wyoming) is that when the sh** hits the fan, all we'll do is go camping.

I first read Rand and Heinlein back in the early 70s when I was a college student -- great influences on my life.

Heinlein's tech is dated, but his understanding of hoomanity is timeless!

Good idea. I have a trip coming up

Yes, that is my favorite of Heinlein's books. Need a thumb drive with more capacity to take Heinlein and Rand on cross country drives ;^)

Love Heinlein! Great quote! Everyone periodically should read/listen to the audio book of "The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress."

Always a +1 for Heinlein.

I think you'd like the audio book (assuming you enjoy audio books.) If you have a library card, I know the Pines system has the audio book available, and the reader Patrick Lawlor is good.

Several years ago I was invited to present to a large engineering/tech class at a middle school. It really was fun. The topic was engineering...explaining what being an engineer is like, what we do. I decided to come up with my own definition of engineering before the lecture - one the kids could latch on to. I came up with one that I still use today. "Engineering is using science and mathematics to make the world a better place for people." I like to emphasize "for people", as it flies in the face of much environmentalism.

Great quote. I'd like to send all the climate alarmists back a thousand years so they can crouch around a campfire and starve. According to what they say, that would be utopia.