Do some-thinking Friday

Dollar for dollar, people who spend their money on experiences rather than on items have happier lives. 

The above, I believe to be a truth.  Isn't the experience what we are all going for in life?  Are you spending money on eating out because you want the food?  Or do you want the experience of being waited on, not having to do the dishes afterwards, and being able to sit with your dining campanions and enjoy them (without cooking)?

When you really give it some thought -- food is secondary (at least a most of the time).  It plays a supporting role -- not the primary one.

Food is an item.  Once consumed, it is gone.  The experience is a memorable event.  Once it is done, it can be relived in memory.  Do you need to get stuffed on the item ...or do you need to live the experience?