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Observations

4 entries
  1. Untitled observation, published August 5, 2026

    I hear the fireworks at Disneyland every night. 9:42pm. Like clockwork. It’s amazing by the distance by which sound can travel.

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  2. Untitled observation, published August 4, 2026

    Life is hard. It’s a challenge. I feel like it never gets easier. You finally reach your next destination only to realize there’s another mountain to climb. There is no real respite. You never seem to catch a break.…

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    • Life
  3. Untitled observation, published July 19, 2026

    Some people say GDP is the measure of the economy. And while it is one measure, I think the real measure is much simpler: what is a customer willing to spend at a small business, and how much disposable income do they…

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    • Economy
  4. Untitled observation, published July 19, 2026

    We’re all just trying to get by in this world, each at our own pace and with our own struggles.

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    • Life