The quest for basic necessities.

I've never had the desire to be monetarily rich. All I need is enough to get by. In a reasonably comfortable way. I don't want to be destitute. Or impoverished. Maybe that's why I'm a socialist at heart. I want social security. And Medicare. And affordable public education. And a shelter. And to be in love. I don't dream about being a millionaire. It's the farthest thing from my imagination. And I suspect I'm like the vast majority of people. I just need enough money and social welfare programs to keep my head above the water. And speaking of water, I'll be walking along Mediterranean beaches this autumn and winter. Fortunately, I'm able to live with my Italian true love in Sardinia. And it's also possible for her to live with me in Minnesota part of the year. It's a very nice exchange program. Makes life more affordable and interesting and adventuresome for both of us. We are trying to make the most of life. Without having to be monetarily rich. That's really the assignment for most people on Planet Earth. And it becomes more and more possible when we have political, economic and social systems that serve the common good. That tends to distribute the wealth in a way that narrows the gap between the rich and the poor. And makes it possible for the vast majority of mankind to get by pretty much like me. We all don't have to be millionaires. But it would be nice if just about everyone had the basic necessities. --Jim Broede