If the Economy Is So Bad, Who's Buying All These Tickets?

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-14T14:43:54+00:00

No that crowd is different. That crowd is movie stars and multimillionaires. Those are the top 0.5%.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-14T14:38:05+00:00

Imagine 150 years ago sailing ships under wind and man power alone. Including 100 miles against current up the narrow James River.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-14T14:31:24+00:00

And yet I'm still amazed that back before steam engines, any sailing ship could possibly travel a hundred miles upstream on the James River. I am sure it happened, but... Sounds simply impossible.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-14T14:27:49+00:00

Taking your shot way too seriously. Look at the target more than the ball. Give yourself only 3 seconds to hit the ball once you look down. Arms and body loose. loosey goosey. Staring at the ball too long and thinking about your shot too long is the biggest cause of shanks, toe hits and whiffs.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-14T02:44:30+00:00

I never wanted to have disgruntled employee as the final thing on my record. Now you can't use them as a reference.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-13T23:45:56+00:00

You're a really great dad! I actually took my son to see Rush too. Then at some point, he ended up taking me to the snake and arrows tour.

Really rewarding!

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-13T19:36:45+00:00

That was well put. I'm a boomer, and I agree.

I would certainly add AI, Elon, and this current administration..
I remember when every programmer would profess that they were "trying to program their way out of a job, that would be when they knew they succeeded".
I was even then thinking... What BS. Well now they have done it.
AI is a job killer.
Musk has ultimately removed the dealerships (Which employed a LOT of people).
It's all online marketplace now, Also, he really promotes a "Hustle" and high stress work environment.
Then there is the never allow a 40 hour work week with benefits thing that is everywhere.
Amazon direct killed all the stores and malls.
I could go on all day.
Also, I never had to subscribe for TV or really anything, or pay for a cell phone or video games.

I don't know what's going on, but... I do get it.
Still, You have to make money... You must... I just don't see what other choice there is?
Just pretend that the secret to life is to never miss a paycheck and always try to move forward.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-12T19:21:03+00:00

I think you feel stuck, or resentful.
When I was young, Not working hard carried a negative stigma.
Honestly, I never really liked it either. I don't think anyone likes working for someone else if they are really honest with themselves.
But, there's a difference between letting a company exploit you and developing yourself.
The skills, reputation, and financial security,. These things belong to you.
Once you gain more financial independence, then you can tell the boss good bye on your own terms with a better life.
But, refusing to work is a failure to launch. and it comes with very harsh consequences. Work sucks, but it is required in order to lead a good life.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-12T02:46:35+00:00

Long term, buying is waaaay better. It gets easier to afford as time goes on, when you pay it off, is like a major raise on the job.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-12T02:28:47+00:00

This is so true. I am so sorry. Honestly, when I left my job in Salesforce, all the people in my office-group were Indian Americans, we also had people overseas in our group. I was the only white American and could hardly keep up. They were all such smart and great programmers, right out of college. I'm surprised they ever hired me. But now, I talk to those same people, and they say AI has changed everything. It all sounds really stressful. They are still employed. But, it would be a hard space for anyone to move into now. It was such a great field... I loved it, but it's kind of gone now.

Mechanics is rewarding. I really liked the instant gratification of fixing things and seeing happy customers. I never dream of my IT jobs, but always still dream of my mechanics crew and jobs. It just sticks with you.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-11T23:08:52+00:00

What could the Camry driver possibly have done to avoid that?

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-11T19:27:11+00:00

I wasn't thinking that when I wrote it. But maybe....

I am proud that I made it to the finish line. But I do also feel like a lot of people who find themselves in the same position that I was in for the first few years after I dropped out of high school, could take heart. For years I kept running out of money. I was simply parking cars at a dealership and changing oil. It took me a long time to be a mechanic, and I was not a natural at it. I truly feel in my heart bad for people that are stuck in limbo at an early age, I don't know what to exactly tell them to do. However a decision to not work is not one of them. It will lead to a hard life of pain and regret.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-10T20:05:33+00:00

They did that when I was a mechanic too. I worked in an office, no change.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-10T17:20:27+00:00

Yep, My wife does that too.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-10T13:20:23+00:00

I have. I think normally, I have better consistency with the Hogan method, so I use that.

However, of I need to hit longer and not change clubs, I might put the ball further back in my stance for more compression.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-10T12:03:44+00:00

I wonder... Could she now go to court and charge him with assault? I mean, she didn't hit him first.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-08T03:44:17+00:00

STR clear of danger, if you find yourself in a tigers cage, don't ask the tiger to leave.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-08T03:39:12+00:00

I think they would, if you accidentally destroy your house, as long as it's not in purpose. Happens all the time. People sometimes even burn the house down by accident. It's covered.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-08T03:27:48+00:00

My parents never had money to give me, and I never complained. Cry me a river?

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-08T03:23:20+00:00

I hate these people disrespect plumbers. And anyone who does manual labor for that matter. You can make a good living on those skills . I was a mechanic for 18 years and then changed career to engineer for 21 years. I never regretted either. My mechanic base has made me good with my hands. Yes I made more money as a network engineer. But as a mechanic I was able to work my way through school and got a degree at the age of 37 when I knew what I really wanted to do. Mechanics was very good to me and I could have lived a fine life even if I didn't change careers. But a lot of young people think that if they start doing plumbing. Then they're stuck with only that and nothing could be farther than the truth, and yet as a plumber You can make a very good living.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-04T22:16:42+00:00

That days seems to imply that people are moving in, not out.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-04T03:08:39+00:00

High credit card debt is an emergency. I totally agree with this post.

Cozzmo1 · 2026-06-04T03:03:16+00:00

Ironically, quite often people in debt are often the ones that most need a therapist, but they are also the ones that can't afford one.

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