Friday, November 21, 2008

From Extremes to Excesses



(Craig and Becky write) If Wednesday was a day of extremes, Thursday was most certainly a day of excesses! How much is too much?

Is $18 million too much for a new home in Newport Beach, CA?

Is $250,000 too much for a pop star to receive for making a 30 minute appearance at a club opening?

Does Hollywood, (only Hollywood not all of LA), really need 233 Starbucks?

Is $100,000 too much for the average 30 minute shopping spree on Rodeo Drive?

Should sports stars really earn $87 million per year?

Does Rodeo Drive really need multiple million dollar chandeliers for Christmas decorations?

How much really is too much?

As we toured Hollywood and Beverly Hills yesterday with all their glitz and glamour we kept thinking about that question. Actually, if we changed the locations and the dollar amounts how much excess would we find in our own lives? Not trying to depress anyone, just food for thought!

2 comments:

Mary Ann said...

I LOVE STARBUCKS! But I don't think I would even be able to afford going to one in Hollywood!
Ha!

ashlea said...

Good food for thought and so true. On a less philosophical and a bit more trifling thought - any photos from Hollywood? :) Can't wait to hear & see about Disneyland tomorrow! Hope the Christmas parade is magical! Give my best to Mickey! The boys were very interested in your trip there and asked if they could go too. :) Not tomorrow, but maybe someday. Have fun! Love you lots!