A life in ruins

I always wonder what hopes and dreams have been built into these ruined farmsteds that are dotted around about here (a few).

On another note, how come nowadays the world and it's dog seem to have discovered walking as a hobby!
I wouldn't mind but they're so ignorant, it used to be you could say ' Hi, hello, how-do, evening' etc...even a cheery nod and expect at least the equal back.
But now many seem to, if not totaly ignore me, be ready to run, hide, flee or fight...but not say hello!
Maybe it's the world we live in...or maybe the child-catcher look isn't for me! ;o)