I have heard through many years and from many sources (oracles, Magi, Sages and guys sitting around at Starbucks) that "Time Equals Money." It would follow then that "Money Equals Time." This latter phrasing of this equivalency explains perhaps why some self-absorbed, career-obsessed, endlessly-busy parents buy things for their children instead of spending quality time with them. Yet, in this case, I can't help but feel that the return on time invested with youth is immeasurably higher than the return on expenditures made on palliative toys. But then, how do you quantify a return on love invested or earned. -- Douglas E Castle
