Checking out the views from the past
I finally had a look behind the curtain, into the job of clandestine ticket resellers. I much prefer my own employment, thanks anyway. It takes deep pockets (to front for your business), a willingness to answer the phone no matter what else you are scheduled to be doing, a sense of impending deadlines (the show must go on) and a slim chance of actually showing a profit. Of course, those same rules fit just about any business. A tip for those who would like to test this profession: make sure the tickets you want to sell are in your possession. It saves embarrassment.
If you are curious about what your city might have looked like before your time, might I suggest shopping on eBay. Seriously, there are a lot of postcard collectors out there. Turns out that the sellers do post pictures of the pictures, so you might see the interior of a restaurant that existed decades ago, or a shot of the main street BEFORE there were cars, or a lovely view of the local beach from a period when the bikini would not have been acceptable attire. Go ahead, take a peek.
Psychology is useful in so many situations. Around the house, we have chores that “belong” to individuals. If those chores don’t seem to get their “completed” checkmarks often enough, just offer to apply the same exacting standards elsewhere. Case in point: the upstairs bathroom. Countertop, tub, you know the routine. After a few too many days of little change, I simply offered to serve up supper on dirty dishes. The bathroom is now spotless. I know, not exactly fair and above board, but there isn’t much room for variation on this theme.
