I lived in Minnesota for several years. People there have a reputation for being reserved and humble. The saying there was you could tell who DIDN'T have money, they were driving the Mercedes. They felt the need to show off with money they didn't have. The rich person was probably the guy in the 10 year old pickup truck. This is often the case, the loudest show off has the least... btw I recently lost my Dad and my wife lost her Mom a few years back. We are definitely starting to realize how many important people in our lives are gone. You never get to spend time with them again. You never get to ask that question you never got to with them. There are fewer people that have known you you're whole life. That have shared all your experiences.