Shortgrass
Well-known member
I remember one time when we were preggin' Uncle Bill's cows. A neighbor named Glen was helpin'. Also present was a cousin that worked in television programming in the St Louis market. Glen commented that he had paid $2.00 an acre for his ranch. My urban cousin was agast and asked "and just how much is it worth today?" Glen never missed a beat as he replied "about $2.00 an acre, it just takes a little more paper to cover it." I bought a brand new house on a nice lot in Kenai Alaska for $29,000. I have worn lots of $3.00 Levis an bought 29 cent gas and 6 cent propane. Glen had it right. These commodities are worth about what they have always been. The problem is that our dollar is worth less and less. On the other hand, I have found that as I have aged that my faith has become more and more valuable. I know many with gray hair that will concur with that fact. Why is it we invest so much effort and devote so much energy to something that is worth less every day, and often neglect the thing that increases in value? Oh, I know, as I am as guilty as anyone--just something to think about. Have a good Sunday mornin'.
