> I do miss when every scrap of everything wasn't an opportunity to make a buck. I'm not so old that I would refer to myself as an 'old fart' in anything but j

> I do miss when every scrap of everything wasn't an opportunity to make a buck. I'm not so old that I would refer to myself as an 'old fart' in anything but jest, but I remember those times as well. I think it speaks to a broader issue that you almost _need_ to try to make a buck off everything to enjoy some comforts and luxuries.