Are you rich?

it does put things in perspective for sure!!! makes you feel like you are swimming in the $$$, though it isn't true at all. but I get the point... think of all the others throughout our world with so little.

:shock: Makes you think how fortunate we really all are.

How true. Its a good reality check for young and old. The younger kids all have to have the latest and greatest video games and sneakers and never see that some people are struggling just to feed their families, not only in the third world countries, but right here in our own country.

I was until we paid taxes this weekend. If our money was used wisely, it wouldn't hurt so bad.

where are all these riches i have ? oh yeah, i keep spending all my money on junk and electronics and vacations, and cars and nephews and nieces, and the list goes on and on and on....

I was until we paid taxes this weekend. If our money was used wisely, it wouldn't hurt so bad.

I feel ya Kitty. I miss tax REFUNDS. Hate hate hate paying quarterly. Did I mention I hate paying quartely taxes. Well I'd hate it if it was just April 15 too, but end up writing 2 large checks then. On the flip side my accountant is really wonderful and I am helping him with his quality of life. He's visiting Sowal next month.

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Truly we are blessed!!!!!

i still feel poor. maybe i did it wrong

I like this quote from the site. It makes me think of things in a different way.. I always think of how well off I am in terms of what I don't have and can't buy. But when I realize that I'm richer than 99% of the world, it makes things seem a little different. I have never, and I would guess that no one on this board has ever, been in a situation where I couldn't buy food, or shoes.
Another sobering thing.. guess what the median income in the world is?
$850 a YEAR. That's only $2.33 a day.

WHY ARE WE DOING IT?
We are obsessed with wealth. But we gauge how rich we are by looking upwards at those who have more than us. This makes us feel poor.
We wanted to do something which would help people understand, in real terms, where they stand globally. And make us realise that in fact most of us (who are able to view this web page) are in the privileged minority.
We want people to feel rich. And give some of their extra money to a worthwhile charity.

I like this quote from the site. It makes me think of things in a different way.. I always think of how well off I am in terms of what I don't have and can't buy. But when I realize that I'm richer than 99% of the world, it makes things seem a little different. I have never, and I would guess that no one on this board has ever, been in a situation where I couldn't buy food, or shoes.
Another sobering thing.. guess what the median income in the world is?
$850 a YEAR. That's only $2.33 a day.

I didn't grow up with money, and when my father left my mother when I was 10 with 4 kids to raise on her own, there were some really rough times like rationing milk, and a new pair of shoes, yeah sure, if our toe wasn't coming out of the tip yet, dream on.
I was raised though that if you have your health, are loved and learn to love that you have all the riches you will ever need.
The finest memories I have are when we made Xmas gifts for each.

Fortunately, all of us came up well, own homes, got educations, happily married and are still a close knit family. We make it a point to help people who are less fortunate than us, and even though we have the money now, we still make each other Xmas ornaments because it is special.

And even though I have lost my full health to Lyme disease, I still try to get up in the morning with a smile on my face, still volunteer at the school for children with autism when I can, and help other people who have this disease seek doctors and explanations.
It could be a lot worse.

Oh, I didn't grow up with money, either. By far. I remember washing my hair with dish soap when we were out of shampoo and it was a few days til payday.. and taking a lightbulb from one room to another, because we were out. I grew up in a 900 sq ft. house, 3 br, 1 ba.. and I had 4 sisters, 3 older, so I very rarely got a "new" anything.
Making Christmas gifts for each other was a frequency in our house, too.
We lived below the federal poverty level for most of my life. But.. my parents' income would still qualify us in the top 5% or so of the world.
Puts it in perspective.

I didn't grow up with money, and when my father left my mother when I was 10 with 4 kids to raise on her own, there were some really rough times like rationing milk, and a new pair of shoes, yeah sure, if our toe wasn't coming out of the tip yet, dream on.
I was raised though that if you have your health, are loved and learn to love that you have all the riches you will ever need.
The finest memories I have are when we made Xmas gifts for each.

Fortunately, all of us came up well, own homes, got educations, happily married and are still a close knit family. We make it a point to help people who are less fortunate than us, and even though we have the money now, we still make each other Xmas ornaments because it is special.

Oh, I didn't grow up with money, either. By far. I remember washing my hair with dish soap when we were out of shampoo and it was a few days til payday.. and taking a lightbulb from one room to another, because we were out. I grew up in a 900 sq ft. house, 3 br, 1 ba.. and I had 4 sisters, 3 older, so I very rarely got a "new" anything.
Making Christmas gifts for each other was a frequency in our house, too.
We lived below the federal poverty level for most of my life. But.. my parents' income would still qualify us in the top 5% or so of the world.
Puts it in perspective.

We live in a grayt country that has programs to help the less fortunate and for those who want to help themselves.
Unfortunately 3rd world countries do not have these things and yes, it does put things in real perspective.;-) so thanks for posting this thread.
PM me your info, and I will send you a "Mango Original" ornament this year!

We live in a grayt country that has programs to help the less fortunate and for those who want to help themselves.
Unfortunately 3rd world countries do not have these things and yes, it does put things in real perspective.;-) so thanks for posting this thread.
PM me your info, and I will send you a "Mango Original" ornament this year!

Y'know, that would be a great idea. We should have a handmade ornament exchange.

We live in a grayt country that has programs to help the less fortunate and for those who want to help themselves.
Unfortunately 3rd world countries do not have these things and yes, it does put things in real perspective.;-) so thanks for posting this thread.
PM me your info, and I will send you a "Mango Original" ornament this year!

I want one too!!!!

Y'know, that would be a great idea. We should have a handmade ornament exchange.

Grayt idea..SoWal ornament exchange:clap_1: some very talented people on this board! SJ can hand knit one, flowergirl can make one with flowers, I can paint little wine glasses.....

I want one too!!!!

How do you know I didn't make one for ya already wench gull? :scratch: ;-)

I want one too!!!!


Grayt idea..SoWal ornament exchange:clap_1: some very talented people on this board! SJ can hand knit one, flowergirl can make one with flowers, I can paint little wine glasses.....

I can make one out of Playdoh, bubblewrap, or dog hair. These materials are readily available at my house.

I can make one out of Playdoh, bubblewrap, or dog hair. These materials are readily available at my house.

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I want one too!!!!

don't forget me!


Grayt idea..SoWal ornament exchange:clap_1: some very talented people on this board! SJ can hand knit one, flowergirl can make one with flowers, I can paint little wine glasses.....

I likey this idea!

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Would you like me to combine them in one ornament??

Would you like me to combine them in one ornament??

Hmmmmm...dog hair and playdough...a lovely combination. what color playdough?

When I think about my growing up years...I don't think we had a lot of money. But, I didn't think we were poor. In fact, I don't have any memories associated with money and wheather or not we had any. Money was not something that was ever discussed openly in front of us kids. We had the clothes we needed...(I don't remember longing for the latest fashions). The thing I remember most is how much we loved one another and how much fun we had together.

As an adult, we have many friends with great wealth. They have expensive cars and magnificient homes. We have two nice cars and a lovely home, but somewhat modest when compared to the homes of our friends. We love these people dearly but, I have always wondered why it is that they are always at our house. We get together often because we love each other a great deal. But, it is more often than not at our house. I think we are truly blessed. When I think of what I would most like in this life, I think what I would hope for most, an open and loving heart.

Hmmmmm...dog hair and playdough...a lovely combination. what color playdough?

Your choice- there isn't a color that we don't have!!

Your choice- there isn't a color that we don't have!!

Usually the play dough in my house is one ball of every color.

Your choice- there isn't a color that we don't have!!

Then, ok, yes, I would like a hot pink ornament with optional dog hair.

Usually the play dough in my house is one ball of every color.

There we have it! Fuzzy playdough ornaments and we'll use the bubblewrap to protect them. I like the pink please.