As the World Darkens…. When the word “culture” is heard these days, one does well to think of buttermilk, whether or not it “does a body good.” Even though our understanding of buttermilk is exceedingly vague, it seems degree-worthy when compared to our comprehension of current world culture that is cratering all around us. Throw life like a bloated paintball against the canvas--be it global or otherwise--and the resulting image seems void of discernment.