Blow that dough!

[Yossarian]

Nearly every "thing" I would buy with nearly-infinite resources would require a certain amount of my time, attention, and bother to maintain, store, and use.

I was trying to think on an inverse term for this, or at least something that connotes a positive version of those effects, but everything I thought of failed to capture the essence of what I was looking for. I spend a lot, by a layman's standards, on bicycles. But the knock on effect for me is the effort it triggers is I think positive in that it gets me out riding more than more pedestrian (ha, pun intended) equipment would. And it gives meaning to some of the less touristy places we go just to ride up some geologic landmark, or healthy transportation to remote areas with less crowds given the lack of access by powered modes. And I enjoy the effort of upkeep and tinkering, Zen and the Art of Bicycle Maintenance if you will. So even though they do require a lot out of me, I rationalize my expenditure on bikes as a catalyst for a bunch of positives.

[happystuff]

I was trying to think on an inverse term for this, or at least something that connotes a positive version of those effects, but everything I thought of failed to capture the essence of what I was looking for. I spend a lot, by a layman's standards, on bicycles. But the knock on effect for me is the effort it triggers is I think positive in that it gets me out riding more than more pedestrian (ha, pun intended) equipment would. And it gives meaning to some of the less touristy places we go just to ride up some geologic landmark, or healthy transportation to remote areas with less crowds given the lack of access by powered modes. And I enjoy the effort of upkeep and tinkering, Zen and the Art of Bicycle Maintenance if you will. So even though they do require a lot out of me, I rationalize my expenditure on bikes as a catalyst for a bunch of positives.

I like this! I try to do it in some areas of my life, but I think I will try to do it more often... look for more positives. Thanks!

[frugal-one]

If I had untold riches I would buy us a new president. One that's kind and admirable.

Probably couldn’t be bought!

[ToomuchStuff]

If I had untold riches I would buy us a new president. One that's kind and admirable.

Wouldn't we be calling her Soros, Or a Koch relative, Musk, Gates, or anyone of some other billionaire?

[HappyHiker]

Probably couldn’t be bought!

Seems that running a campaign costs countless bucks these day - a big-part of the problem with getting a "person of the people" elected without them being beholden to big money contributors/supporters... Look at our current situation.