[garinda]

Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Ma says that she gets pleasure from just looking at the nice things she has acquired.

I can understand that.

I used to do it.

I have done it with this book. I even keep it next to the bed, so I can look at it, savouring future pleasure.

I suppose it is good to cherish things.

At least it shows they're appreciated.

Those who are given everything on a silver platter might not do the same thing.