I haven't written in a long time but this article struck a chord:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/10/opinion/sunday/living-with-less-a-lot-less.html?pagewanted=all&_r=1&

I know I am a much happier person with the simple pleasures. Not everyone is the same so I don't expect it to be the case for all but I know who I am and got a timely reminder.

For the umpteenth time, back to the basics.