Re: Wren H/Donna C
That must have given you a unique outlook on life growing up. They do soften the harshness of the world for children. I don't know if it's a good thing to be sheltered from the bad.
It's never too late. They do creditless classes at community colleges where you don't have to pay much to take the course. Just so people can go learn a few new things. You don't have to enroll full time. I did it all the time back home.