Oh yes, Kristin, and some of what we may feel needs 'fixing' need no 'fix' at all... I think of this in terms of how the collective 'we' approaches helping people in third world countries. Or, apply that to 'fixing' our spouse. Oh lordy.
In terms of fixing the physical items - 'we' are too much of a disposable society... good on you and your friends for knowing how to darn a sock - something my hubby thinks I should know ;-) - now, I want to know, how many of you do? haha.