On 1/6/2016 11:36 PM, Bruce wrote:

> I admit it was a bit harsh, but you do sound like you're from an era
> long gone by when you talk about men and women. That too can be
> offensive. At least to people with a more contemporary mindset.
>

If you want to take a shot at me, fair game. To make comments about
someone's spouse is rather low, IMO.

Let's see if I can **** off some of the contemporary mindsets though.
We've been married 49 1/2 years. In that time my wife has held a job
for a total of maybe 1 1/2 years. Notice, I said "held a job" since as
a stay-at-home mom works pretty hard too. Our kids were not perfect but
having a parent there when they came home from school was a good thing.
Too many kids are in a warehouse after school.

She used to have a car. She is a good driver, accident free, but does
not like to drive. I take here wherever she has to go even if it means
leaving work to do it. I still get paid so no loss. Gave her car away
about 3 years ago.

She has her own credit card in her name. Never looks at the bill, just
hands it to me. It has never been over $300. Rarely has more than $30
in cash on her. If we go out together, I take care of any money needed.
She has no restrictions on buying anything. She likes to sew and
embroider so she picked out a new machine. Got it at a huge discount
for $4500.

She has an income from SS but never sees it. Goes into the joint
checking account.

She has the ability and financial status to up and leave if she ever
wanted to, but we like the way things are. She wants for nothing and
gets pampered a lot. May not be contemporary, but it works for us.
Some people I know are actually jealous as they go about their
contemporary lifestyle.