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GliderGuider

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3. Gift economies rock!
Sun Apr 1, 2012, 05:27 PM
Apr 2012

The concept of the "circulating gift" is the key. When you use it as you do, that $20 bill carries with it so much more than economic value. It's a token that acts as a symbol of connection. It holds a piece of your relationship with the one you give it to, so that they can pass it on in turn.

That's a beautiful way to use money.

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That is how all local business works. Curmudgeoness Mar 2012 #1
The only time I don't like it is the holidays... Phentex Mar 2012 #2
Gift economies rock! GliderGuider Apr 2012 #3
Yep, agree. pinto Apr 2012 #4
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