December 26, 2006
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2007 New Year’s Resolutions
My husband and I are the kind of people that most marketing folks hate. The idea of Veblen and Giffen goods means nothing to us. I have never understood why someone would buy a “luxury” car. I’m told it represents a status symbol — a symbol of intelligence and riches. What does a “luxury car” tell me? It tells me the owner is a moron, who will end up spending the rest of his income on car insurance and registration, for an “investment” that depreciates before he can even hand over the check for it.
I have neither ever understood why women request a ring with a worthless piece of carbon on it, and this was before I even heard about “conflict diamonds.” Again, I see no need to get uptight about colorless rocks whose only good uses are as the head of a phonograph or to cut steel. I don’t use phonographs anymore, and if I want to cut steel, I had better have a good workshop. . . . which brings me to my New Year’s Resolutions.
1. To pass my Board exam.
2. To find a job with some rational hours.
3. To find more time to sail. (This goal entails making sure #2 is achieved.)
4. To find more time to build a boat. (This goal also entails making sure #2 is achieved.)
Comments (1)
We all want to make money for the things that are important to us (money beyond the daily existence)…sailing strikes me as much more enriching than rushing out and buying a Chloe Betty bag… We seem to be living in times that place far more emphasis on having rather than experiencing.
Best wishes for the New Year and your 4 resolutions!