Once when I was a kid, I saw a tree in a meadow close to our home, that was full of Monarchs. It was definitely a sight to see, and one I'll never forget. On a sad note, I have not seen one Monarch this year. I truly hope extinction is not in their future. They are indeed majestic.
Using Calgary as a backdrop the author satirizes the self-serving nature of the public as it continues to fatten itself, not only physically, but egotistically as well.