A man carries a plain shopping bag past Cartier and other upscale stores and cars on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, CA, Tuesday, Jan. 27th, 2009. As the economy weakens, the wealthy and the businesses that cater to them say it’s more common — even chic — to scale back extravagant spending and play down affluence. Retailing experts call it luxury shame, or stealth wealth.
Alan, Gloria and Tom joined DD, Mom & me for dinner and conversation last evening. There wasn’t a lot of news but we did catch up on some of the details on DD’s new car and Elizabeth’s wedding. We all agreed to pray for dry weather in March because her wedding will be outside!
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