Living like a monk would put the professor much closer to the economic source of his daily naan, as there are at least three monasteries closer to WOU than Eugene is, though his method of conveyance might annoy the brothers. One of my definitions of tedious -- beyond your word-salad writing style -- is that daily commute to Monmouth, speaking from experience. There are several lovely communities much closer with their own charms -- McMinnville is my favorite -- but to each his own.

The local orthodoxy on matters as grand as global warming requires that critical mass of hand-wringers for the beliefs to take hold, so congratulations on locating the gathering herd. It's always a sign of erudition and independent thinking.

Rejoining this fray might not be a good idea on your part, though it is encouraging that one of your alter egos -- eugene2016, I believe -- is on sabbatical. That dude was tedious, though not quite stupid.