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Cary's last line is one of my favorite quotes, from the late Warren Zevon. When he was dying, he appeared on his friend David Letterman's show. Letterman asked him if facing his mortality had taught him anything, and Zevon said, "Just how much you're supposed to enjoy every sandwich." A Zevon tribute CD released after his death was titled "Enjoy Every Sandwich."
For the record, I owned what was (earlier this year) $40,000 worth of AIG stock, inherited from my grandmother. It is now worth under $1000. So I can empathize with you, dear LW. Luckily, I have about 25 years to go 'til I hit retirement age, as well as a new financial adviser to help me make decisions and put things into perspective. He got into the business the week before the crash of '87. I recommend finding an unbiased financial planner with some years under his or her belt who can help you make some good decisions.
