Apparently we are one of the happiest as well.

[i-need-a-martini]

So not only is our economy way out front and we live longer than just about every other nation, but now we are about the happiest too.

Despite what the glass-half-full CSers think, I think this is all pretty true.

http://www.smh.com.au/comment/healthy-wealthy-but-australians-could-be-happier-20131026-2w8f9.html

[i-need-a-martini]

I really don't understand how people can complain.

There is always work if you are willing to take it. And if you aren't or can't then the government steps in to help you. We can educate our kids for free and we have some of the best health care in the world.

We don't have wars, we can all afford a car, we have some of the best fresh food in the world, our climate is great, our landscape beautiful, our beaches spectacular.

I am always grateful for what I have and what is around me. Even more so when I take a trip overseas.