Hey Wisewoman - you and I were going to tag-team on the downsizing effort, remember? I'm with ya on the consumerism concept. But, as you know it's much easier said than done. I guess my point is also coming from a personal place and maybe a bit defensive. The truth is that I don't really have to worry about money, and I do know that it bothers some of my friends even though I do my absolute best not to let the differences be obvious and in the way.

I also didn't want this thread to take a turn and develop into bashing... not sure if it would have gone there, but I thought I'd throw that perspective out early just in case...