I was recently struck as to how much of our lives is being reduced to 2-minute segments.  Want to schedule an appointment, book a train, leave a phone message, look up some piece of information on Google, get back to that program you really wanted to see before the commercial interrupted you... It usually takes about 2 minutes!  Any message that is longer has usually lost our attention or, if we are the source, has lost the attention of others.  I find this to be interesting; although, at times, unsettling. I remember the hours spent on my grandparents' front porch seeking the answers to life, conquering my fears of the unknown, making great plans for "saving the world".  I wonder when my 17-year old son confronts me with his questions if I will be granted more than 2 minutes to give my response.  Guess my 2 minutes is about up....