I am sure it is partly that generational thing. This week, I have been going through the boxes and sacks of papers and photos my mother "hoarded". Literally hundreds of birthday cards from the 1960's, specific Mother's Days cards, newspaper clippings which she thought one of us might be interested in; all bound in separate bundles, very neatly tucked into plastic bags. She always meant to get them put into albums; they were "just too pretty to throw away." I know of others of her generation who hoard even more; they just never throw anything away, nor do they use it!

We've spoken before of the Depression era spawning this kind of saving up for a rainy day. I don't feel it passed on to me, and I know it didn't my children, but I wonder how the rest of you feel? Do you save up as your parents might have?

Peg, beautifully put about spreading your "vital" and beauty, talents, etc. Much more lasting and important than the monetary stuff, although that, too, at least on this plane, has to be dealt with. Good wishes to you on that, too.

Peter, I hope your mom will adorn herself with all her finery and let's you take pictures. Your parents sound like such wonderful folks. Thanks for sharing them.

kat