Older And Wiser or just Tighter and Deafer?


I’m 63. I’m not wealthy but I have a tolerant wife and I still love to pursue great sound. But I find myself increasingly reluctant to spend significant amounts on new gear. I know my hearing acuity is not as good as it used to be, but my love of music and good sound is not diminished. When considering a purchase, I find myself factoring in cost versus life expectancy (mine!) and auditory function. I’ll even have some guilt about spending my kid’s inheritance. Is something wrong with me?
jdmccall56
The older and richer I've grown, the more frugal I have become. My car is old. My clothes are threadbare, and I don't want to spend money on expensive kit. 
I don't even care about not spending the kids' inheritance.  What is wrong with me?
noromance....you've wise'd up....;)

Ultimately, the only one you need to impress is yourself.

It's pleasant when others are impressed, a nice 'ego-stroke' basically.
At this time, anything above and beyond a Walmart gets attention. but most of the systems owned and described here brand one as 'fringe'.

...which, at the end of the day...is Fine....OK...

If looked at as neurosis, at least it's harmless....except perhaps to one's wallet. *g*   That, each to one's 'own'....Literally. *L*

Having spent the bulk of my life involved in some fashion in the graphic arts and craft in employment, artist friends at some point have inquired as to Why I haven't 'expressed myself' in some way.

One finally 'got it'....blurting out...

"I now understand....Your Life is Your Art!"

*s*  Close enough....

Like most, one doesn't need to totally understand it.

It just Is.

Stay healthy, J
bobheinatz:
Enjoy what you enjoy now and try not to have any regrets.
That's good advice.  As in most everything, I guess moderation is the key.
A wise man named Jim Rohn once said: "It is good to strive for a disciplined life. Why is that? Because at the end of the road, discipline weighs ounces. Regrets weigh tons."

Frank