tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post115861735234353261..comments2023-11-18T01:21:55.631-05:00Comments on My Open Wallet: Rule #15: All and NothingMadame Xhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11536189690094235926noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-40005152826991707592015-11-21T11:26:35.337-05:002015-11-21T11:26:35.337-05:00Just stumbled on your blog from somewhere in my op...Just stumbled on your blog from somewhere in my open browser. What a treasure. I can relate on so many levels and just ploughing through all your rules. This one rings so true to me. Grew up middle class but no frills in suburban England. Probably make 2-3X what my parents ever made but often feeling broke in New York despite making a decent 6 figure income. There is indeed so much to treasure in the world that does not have to come packaged with a $$ price tag.Jimmy Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-29163231892292103262007-03-30T00:57:00.000-04:002007-03-30T00:57:00.000-04:00Madame X,You Go Girl. Continue to do what you do,...Madame X,<BR/><BR/>You Go Girl. Continue to do what you do, FOR YOU!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1165279000772683302006-12-04T19:36:00.000-05:002006-12-04T19:36:00.000-05:00I want to chime in with Anonymous directly above, ...I want to chime in with Anonymous directly above, and expand that to what for me is another Rule: Use free (or low cost) resources. <BR/><BR/>Libraries, Freecycle, concerts and plays in the park. Where I live the libraries have free high-speed internet, and we also have publicly funded entities that help you if you're looking for work: resume writing, interview skills, career counselling, free fax machines, internet for job searching, all kinds of stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1164839751320018772006-11-29T17:35:00.000-05:002006-11-29T17:35:00.000-05:00Just discovered your blog, I understand it all!I a...Just discovered your blog, I understand it all!<BR/><BR/>I am a voracious reader and visit the local library at least once a week. I can get books, audio books, CDs, DVDs and VHS tapes for FREE. Now that's my idea of entertainment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1164727333785750352006-11-28T10:22:00.000-05:002006-11-28T10:22:00.000-05:00So true...we've become addicted to consumerism in ...So true...we've become addicted to consumerism in some fashion or another. I saw a news spot about the holidays and Compulsive Shopping and it reiterates what you're saying...simple living is the best, no question.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1163920803064418942006-11-19T02:20:00.000-05:002006-11-19T02:20:00.000-05:00henry,the quote is from Pascal.henry,<BR/><BR/>the quote is from Pascal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1163883256905880882006-11-18T15:54:00.000-05:002006-11-18T15:54:00.000-05:00I grew up in the middle of nowhere, with very litt...I grew up in the middle of nowhere, with very little money and three siblings. Over the years, we came up with hundreds of ways to entertain ourselves for free. My husband I still spend most of our free time doing things that are free. The added bonus is that the things that are free tend to also be good for us, body and soul. Thanks for a great post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1163725533387115612006-11-16T20:05:00.000-05:002006-11-16T20:05:00.000-05:00My mom used to tell me to find something to do or ...My mom used to tell me to find something to do or she would put me to work. I guess I learned the lesson well. I haven't been bored for many long years. Sometimes I wish I could get back to being bored.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://luke.gedeon.name/" REL="nofollow"/>Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04275048361349349283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1163707639367204332006-11-16T15:07:00.000-05:002006-11-16T15:07:00.000-05:00This blog is free entertainment (minus the obvious...This blog is free entertainment (minus the obvious - internet connection, computer and time) :o) . <BR/><BR/>It has been said that America is one of the best Entertained countries in the world...therefore the decline in education as a nation should not be that surprising. <BR/><BR/>My gram used to say...bored is for wood...get outside and do something or I'll find you something to do...amazingly we always managed to find something to do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1163707156849540672006-11-16T14:59:00.000-05:002006-11-16T14:59:00.000-05:00Madame X -- the philosopher!Madame X -- the philosopher!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1163703480543849512006-11-16T13:58:00.000-05:002006-11-16T13:58:00.000-05:00That's why kids get into trouble afterschool. Freq...That's why kids get into trouble afterschool. Frequently they are bored with nothing to do. Eventually when they get money, they shop out of boredom.<BR/><BR/>Having been forced at school to sit in silence for worship, I'm pretty good at sitting quietly for long stretches. It turns into a pretty good nap.mapgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06141234159609900257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14245531.post-1163702810362127052006-11-16T13:46:00.000-05:002006-11-16T13:46:00.000-05:00This post reminds me of a quote I once read. Goes...This post reminds me of a quote I once read. Goes something like this, "The root of all man's problems comes from his inability to sit quietly in a room alone". Forgot who said it though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com