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Bill Alstrom (MA/Maine/MA)'s avatar

Wow. What a wonderful "appreciation". Just WOW.

Thanks for the perspective.

I'm having a much better day!

David Guenette's avatar

Great essay and perspective, Sam, and well written, too, all toward the result of the pleasure of reading it. Thanks. The myth of zero-sum and therefore the desire to hoard one's wealth. Humans can create more wealth, and share more of this wealth, as your post compellingly illustrates.

Annemarie Osborne's avatar

Sam, you offer a much-needed current reality check for those of us who are fortunate enough to live with clean running water, electricity to power our appliances, a roof over our heads and enough to eat. Your life experience has given you a wisdom beyond your years. You are a good human who is destined to positively contribute to our world. May the "Force" be with you!

Sam Matey-Coste's avatar

Thank you so much, Annemarie!!!! You are an awesome person yourself, and I thank you so much for your support. Live long and prosper!

Dave Conant - MO's avatar

Great job Sam, but I wish you could be a little more descriptive about the heat in Delhi.