I don’t begrudge anyone their success but this is a weather forum. Some have have been here long enough to know that many have gone through some tough times (in addition to crappy winters). Including myself. Take joy in what you love. Hold your kids and furred ones close. As Bob says don’t buy into the hype of the DMV. I’m probably the oldest poster here and I’m so ready to retire and move from the HOA, big house, where you went on vacation, what school did little Johnny get into culture. I did not actively take part but there was no escape if you had a kid in school. Thankfully, my daughter has chosen a path in viticulture. She is working in the fields now, halfway around the world. She is thrilled. And I am too.
If you want ‘stuff’, fine. But it ain’t gonna love you back.