Amazing piece, Orion. Put anyone to sleep? On the contrary! Your honest and excellent writing reveals a chilling picture of modern life. In my "day" we could never have imagined needing so much money for our later years. And in these days there are not many who are in your favored position to do so.

I'm curious as to how you pronounce your name. I always said or-EYE-un, but then years ago I met a man who introcuded himself as OR-ee-un. I had no idea that he was saying the name of the constellation.