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Friend S and I were having coffee at McDonald's the other day. We sat next to an older lady who joined in on our conversation. We were talking about the merits of frugality and the lady thought it was good to be somewhere in the middle when it comes to all the saving. At some point you have to try to enjoy your money. She thought of her parents who were frugal due to growing up in wartime. She said they were surprised at how much money they left behind. Her dad just had a regular job at General Motors all his life.
The lady said she was 70 years old now, retired and trying to eat well although her weakness is sweets and muffins. She spoke of this fasting diet which has worked for her in the past but she isn't on it anymore. This diet recommends eating for 6 to 8 hours a day and after say 6 pm, you fast until the next day.
It was a pleasant conversation with a nice lady.
