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Old 08-25-2023, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by NotGolfer View Post
ANYTHING I'd have to lock in a safe----I would not need. Did y'all know that one day ALL that we have here will burn?? I used to love "stuff"...would purchase name-brand clothing, want beautiful things to put in an even more beautiful house. In the end it won't matter. Did you ever see a U-haul behind a hearse???
Our culture (maybe all the world) loves "status symbols".....but to what end. I'd rather be approachable by those around me than making an "impression" (you will, one way or another).
I have never liked status symbols, or anything that is expensive. I can afford expensive things, but I never buy them. Would not even consider buying a Rolex.