Paul knows whereof he speaks. Everyone should probably read John Kenneth Galbraith's 'Money: Whence it Came, and Where it Went" to accompany Paul's brilliant book. It was standard reading for police-reporters-turned-foreign-exchange-writers...and still holds true today. Just look at the latest version of mammon - 'crypto currency,' which has an even greater risk than 'cash' or 'credit,' as it is only worth what someone else will give the holder for it, as opposed to being what someone needs to purchase from others.
Glad you wrote this. I'm going to recommend it for the next "Ridge Men Who Didn't Read the Book Club". We're all busy and not everyone can or wants to read the book but those who do can lead the discussion. The format works well and it is part of our community. Can't wait to recommend the next great Al Lewis literary opus.
Good piece, Al. We are such a materialistic society. Buying more and more that we can't afford, going into credit card debt. People are constantly bombarded with messages to buy, buy, buy. I believe we need to live more simply. You don't need a mansion, a fancy car, designer clothes, etc. It doesn't make you happy.
Paul knows whereof he speaks. Everyone should probably read John Kenneth Galbraith's 'Money: Whence it Came, and Where it Went" to accompany Paul's brilliant book. It was standard reading for police-reporters-turned-foreign-exchange-writers...and still holds true today. Just look at the latest version of mammon - 'crypto currency,' which has an even greater risk than 'cash' or 'credit,' as it is only worth what someone else will give the holder for it, as opposed to being what someone needs to purchase from others.
Glad you wrote this. I'm going to recommend it for the next "Ridge Men Who Didn't Read the Book Club". We're all busy and not everyone can or wants to read the book but those who do can lead the discussion. The format works well and it is part of our community. Can't wait to recommend the next great Al Lewis literary opus.
Good piece, Al. We are such a materialistic society. Buying more and more that we can't afford, going into credit card debt. People are constantly bombarded with messages to buy, buy, buy. I believe we need to live more simply. You don't need a mansion, a fancy car, designer clothes, etc. It doesn't make you happy.