Note: This is a response to a friend’s blog entry, located here.

Sometimes, I feel like I am missing out on something because I do not have a mainstream item.  There is no doubt that we all have desires, but it’s the motive and method of satisfying or controlling our desires that places us in our situations.  It is one of the many ways we are accountable to our actions.  With respect to money issues, I heard accusations such as the notion that the only thing that matters is the bottom line and that people’s appearance of being affluent is riding on credit.  The latter came from my Dad; and as much as I resent hearing his opinions every now and then, there are times when he is right.

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