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DW Andrews's avatar

My story around money is... oblivious to me. It was suggested to me that we each have a story about money many months ago, and yet nothing. My degree in economics would suggest it's about utility, rational actors, and min/maxing but that's hooey. I guess it'll just have to remain in the "ruminating" category.

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Gary Spangler's avatar

My father’s parents operated a general store and their town Post Office. During the not so Great Depression, everyone needed food, dry goods, and other life essentials to survive. Not all had money. Such folks bartered whenever possible. Milk from cows. Eggs from their chickens. Produce from their gardens. Sometimes an oversupply of such items offered in barter rendered their value slight, if at all. Dire business for those lacking dollars. Heart breaking for dad’s parents. A sad convolution in the energy exchange. I wonder about the people who lacked currency? Their fates?

So I offer thanks for today’s post and pictures from last night’s performance. My apologies for a “downer” take on the money/energy part of the post.

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