'IH Admin (Matt)'
Yes, but I lurk mostly. SI, RB, Yahoo,
As to sophistication...none.
I winged it and lost quite a bit in the last 3 or 4 years. I had a lot to play with.
Money and I have a funny sorta relationship. If it gets over $40,000 or so, I kinda panic and try to get rid of it.
I do not enjoy the responsibilities of possessions, the care, maintenance and overlook/protection required. It is something akin to owning a cow. I like to just disappear and pop up house sitting in Whatchcallit Kansas for 5 weeks. Go out everyday, meet all the neighborhood cats, talk to everyone, enjoy coffee in a quiet sidewalk cafe. Nice black Pendelton hat, cashmere coat, casual pullover, levis and a pair of highly polished H&H handmade leather boots. Make a few small contributions ($50 or so) to organizations I see are accomplishing something in the community and then disappear one day.
When I work, there is nothing that needs care...I can work for as long as I like. Then I usually take a walking tour in some close by country or municipality...Hong Kong last time. Stayed at the Panda Hotel and hit the streets every morning. No plans are good plans. A bus or streetcar with an open door is an open door to new wonders. Who cares where they are going? I am just GOING when I go, and resting (now) when I rest.
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