“We are from a more conservative country. … We spend according to our means.”

— Partha Ghosh, pharmaceutical researcher, Calcutta, India

“Take one day at a time.”

— Sallie Falk, deli worker, Lawrence

“I don’t have to go to work … but I don’t get the holidays off anymore.”

— Harvey Reynolds, retired, Winchester

“Keep myself focused on the Lord and the real purpose of life … living each day to the fullest.”

— Pam Mehl, homemaker, Lawrence