My liquid assets will end up being pretty useless in a decade or two. What should I buy while there is still time? To my shame, the first thing that comes to my mind is a gun and plenty of ammunition. To my even greater shame, the second thing that comes to my mind is another gun with even more ammunition. To my utmost shame, the third thing that comes to my mind is a bow and plenty of arrows. And it goes without saying that hunting is the farthest thing from my mind.

Addendum (October 11, 2016)

This piece made me smile when I came across it on one of my uncharted journeys through my writings. Actually, I almost laughed as I was going through it, as well. And it was the third thing on the list that enticed most of the cheer. To this day, I am looking for a fine bow and plenty of arrows. Ah, I can already imagine seeing those arrows fly! To my joy, there is a shop in Zagreb where such things are on offer. I have been to it a few times already, and it is only a question of time when I will make up my mind. In the meanwhile, I am looking for ways I can practice shooting in my garden. In particular, I must make sure that no arrow flies astray. But hunting remains the farthest thing from my mind, I hasten to repeat so many years later.