"None of the four wars in my lifetime came about because we were too strong. It's weakness that invites adventurous adversaries to make mistaken judgments. America is the most peaceful, least warlike nation in modern history. We are not the cause of all the ills of the world. We're a patient and generous people. But for the sake of our freedom and that of others, we cannot permit our reserve to be confused with a lack of resolve."
Ronald Reagan (1984)
Who's there? Anita. Anita who? Anita new watch. That's what I said to the mister the other day. But it is a lie. I don't NEED a new watch any more than I need a pint of chocolate gelato. I want both. Living in the jungle, it became quite clear how little I actually do need. When we moved there, we left most of our belongings here in So Cal. Our house there was quite comfy but furnished modestly and we had the basics. Or did we? Basic to us was still luxurious to Costa Ricans. Perspective. Life is entirely perspective and attitude. As for a watch, I already have a magnificent one that I received for a wedding anniversary, and a rather sporty one with a rubber wrist band I received a few Mother's Days ago. My mister was very sweet not to take what I know to be the standard husband attitude in such situations where they gently ask things like, "Don't you already have a couple of watches?" or, "What's wrong with the ones you have?" After one hundred years of marriage, he seems to have learned what will be the least incendiary and most loving reply, "What sort of thing did you have in mind?" I'm glad you asked...
What a wise man!
Posted by: Marta | Monday, June 02, 2008 at 07:20 AM
Amen, sister!
Posted by: nora | Monday, June 02, 2008 at 08:52 PM