Henry David Thoreau - artiste de la bullshi#

Known for his "simple" lifestyle, back to nature predilections, and civil disobedience, his famous work "Walden Pond" tells us (all baby boomers and anyone else who took American Literature in college) about his experiences of getting close to nature, away from the distractions of modern life, and the multitude of benefits derived from living in the woods by yourself.  Interesting to note however that  his mentor, R W Emerson's house was about a mile away from the shack and Walden's pond. Henry often had dinner there during his demonstration of self-sufficiency; and also received food supplies.   Henry's Mother also lived nearby Thoreau's Walden Pond Cabin, Self-Sufficiency demonstration.  She helped promote the philosophy by doing his laundry on a regular basis!
BS is an ART, heh?