Thank you... I also realize-- in reading this-- that not all people are interested in my more non-material, minimalistic perception of life.
I remember answering-- as a thought/writing exercise-- what I would do with $10 million handed to me, tax free, tomorrow... and-- aside from paying off our very modest debts and installing solar and wind generators-- what I would do is invest every cent prudently in modestly income producing ventures that would help ensure living expenses covered in perpetuum.
I have no need of "things" and power boats and fancy trips and "adult toys." But I would definitely invest in learning and study.