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~ jan wrote:
The empty building would come in handy
for all that "stuff" people tend to accumulate.
Highjacking this thread, as this comment made me think of something. Maybe
some can relate.
6 years ago my family went thru a financial/emotional/work related
upheaval, and even though most people think we all over do with "stuff"
that stuff really helped. Instead of shopping for more stuff, during that
time period I was going thru my "stuff". I'm talking pond & yard stuff in
particular, that I either didn't set up or put together, whatever. Not to
mention I took more down time to READ.
In our current whole-country economical situation I bet a lot of people are
doing the same now.
My family has recovered, thankfully, hubby's business doing well and I've
been working full time as a paraeducator for the last 4 years, though I've
been one for over 6 it took awhile to gain seniority to have a full day.
Anyway... recently on the news they were asking people, "so do you think
you'll go back to the lifestyle you had when things become better?" Many
people were saying, "Oh nooo... ". I giggle, because I know better. There
are things we've changed, like saving more, but this summer in particular I
found myself gathering "stuff" again... and having less time to read. I
think August will be my month to do so... I hope. :-)
What do you think? Will you or people you know continue to be careful, or
revert to their old ways? ~ jan
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Zone 7a, SE Washington State
Ponds: www.jjspond.us
Thanks Jan, fun to see this topic.
I think many people are trying to change their ways, but kind of like
the SUV thing, where many lament about having one when gas is expensive,
then go out and buy another one when gas is cheap, a lot of people have
short memories.
Trick is living within your means. It always has been.
Some get it, some don't.
The Mrs and I have always worked (our own business), and because we are
still sort of young, foolish and actually love our work, plan to
continue.
Tough times means creative adaptation. When one door closes, almost
invariably another opens. Just have to be open for change.
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