I watched this last night, and thought it was VERY well done. I feel so fortunate that I never bought an expensive, new car, a fancy house, or any of the other trappings.
So true...I was even thinking of the same term, "McMansions" right before she said it. Recently I was telling my husband how modest people's homes were in the past, such as grandparents. No fancy kitchens, furnishings, etc. Andrea
Yes, they were simple and functional. My little cottage has an unremodeled kitchen. The appliances are fifty years old, and they work perfectly! The new ones are only designed now to last five years.
Thank you for sharing this, Stephenie. I watched it and also shared with my friends on Facebook. Unfortunately this is happening even in Sri Lanka now. People spend, spend and spend.
It seems like this video was done in 2003 or so. Can you imagine how it is now, with the influence of social media? I read that an average American doesn’t have $400 for an emergency. It’s sad.
I'm so glad that I didn't become a spender. This pandemic has been a rude awakening for many people. I feel so grateful to have a comfortable home that is inexpensive to heat and maintain.
Yes, it makes a huge difference, mm. All the little things like walking, riding a bicycle, and keeping your possessions for decades really make a life less expensive and complicated.
I watched this last night, and thought it was VERY well done. I feel so fortunate that I never bought an expensive, new car, a fancy house, or any of the other trappings.
ReplyDeleteSo true...I was even thinking of the same term, "McMansions" right before she said it. Recently I was telling my husband how modest people's homes were in the past, such as grandparents. No fancy kitchens, furnishings, etc. Andrea
ReplyDeleteYes, they were simple and functional. My little cottage has an unremodeled kitchen. The appliances are fifty years old, and they work perfectly! The new ones are only designed now to last five years.
DeleteThank you for sharing this, Stephenie. I watched it and also shared with my friends on Facebook. Unfortunately this is happening even in Sri Lanka now. People spend, spend and spend.
ReplyDeleteIt seems like this video was done in 2003 or so. Can you imagine how it is now, with the influence of social media? I read that an average American doesn’t have $400 for an emergency. It’s sad.
I'm so glad that I didn't become a spender. This pandemic has been a rude awakening for many people. I feel so grateful to have a comfortable home that is inexpensive to heat and maintain.
DeleteI am so glad that I have modest tastes.
ReplyDeleteYes, it makes a huge difference, mm. All the little things like walking, riding a bicycle, and keeping your possessions for decades really make a life less expensive and complicated.
DeleteThat was interesting; thank you for sharing.
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