If we savor what we've got.

Maybe when capitalism dies, we'll have to settle for being a nation of less monetary wealth. Which is all right. Maybe we'll have to rely more on spiritual wealth. And on a government that provides citizens with the basics. Such as universal health care. And ample educational opportunities. And a shorter work week. And lots of parks. And recreation activities. Yes, the basics for a good life. Doesn't mean we have to be milllionaires and billionaries. Just enough to get by. Comfortably. Really, one can live a pretty decent life on five and six-figure incomes. The good life is relative. Good health, for instance, may be far more important than a high income. I think most of us would choose good health over monetary riches. It's a good argument for universal health care. Anyway, I'm getting a feeling that because of bad economic times, we Americans may have to start living on less. But that may be a blessing. If we learn to savor what we've got. --Jim Broede