strikes, trams - oh sorry this may be a rant

In Myths of Greece, Gruber says:

The first mortals lived on earth in a state of perfect innocence and bliss. The air was pure and balmy; the sun shone brightly all the year; the earth brought forth delicious fruit in abundance; and beautiful, fragrant flowers bloomed everywhere.

where did that go?!

People are striking in France. They are striking against a law on contracts - C.P.I... I tried to get across town for 3 hrs and no luck! so bored...and it wasted so much time. I can see they don't like it, but the ones who are taking part in the manifestation are upto no good! I saw a 7-8 year (given he could have been just short, 10 at most) smoking a cigarette - I wish I knew how to throw a tantrum at him in French: would have scared the living devil out of him to go near a cigarette in the future.

I wish the greek times come back (only the ones printed above - there was plenty to complain about in those times too!)