I've given away a lot of things (my wife and I, I mean). What we kept either meant something to us or was useful to us.

Now when I can afford to acquire stuff I find that I'm not all that interested in simply having things. I purchase what I need or what I truly want instead of what I'm told I need or want. And usually the purchase isn't spontaneous, but thought out and researched (books are an exception!).

I drive a seven year old car and don't plan to replace it until my wife's car is paid off.

Gad! I must be a commie or something, 'cause I'm...I'm...content with what I have!