a windblown left side

They may be rich, but they're still mortal

Anyone interested in a $210 scarf? No? How about a $90 hat or umbrella? $300 wallet? Or maybe a cute little 4-inch tall $295 teddy bear for a younger sibling? Anyone? Anyone? Well in case you become an idiot, or use a lot of drugs and want to go on a spending spree, or become so rich and twisted that the very act of spending money is the only glimmer of happiness you can experience, you can always get these items at the Burberry I just visited. I've definitely seen my share of overpriced clothing, but this was my first journey into the world of the truly absurdly, give-you-a-headache-and-a-nosebleed overpriced clothing. I mean, for $210, that scarf better have a hard, diamond center. Who buys this stuff? I can understand nice clothing, and there is something to be said for quality, and even for style, but come on - try to keep the quality and the price at least in the same ballpark.

The trip to Burberry (overheard - Kenny [whispering]: "Check out the prices on this stuff. But try to control your facial expressions") was the capstone of our New England tour of the insanely rich. People really go all out with their wealth out here. It's no joke. It's incredible to consider the vast range of human experience in this country - it all boils down to the fact that there are stores like Burberry and stores like Walmart, and both have enough customers to make them profitable. They say that something like 90% of the wealth in this country is in the hands of 5% of the people or something like that, and now I believe it. When will people learn? Capitalism just doesn't work . . .