Would you let him park your car?

Your intentions were good; feel happy about that. While the man was probably happy with the money he got for the ticket, he'll never have the good feeling you got by doing something nice without expecting anything in return.

I know how that feels... My question is are you less likely or more likely to give your ticket away again?

I think I can answer that question. I was walking down Lexington ave one day and passed a ragged woman begging. So I stoppedand knowing I had a lot of loose change in my pocket I told her she could have whatever I had in my pocket and I proceeded to give her lots of loose change. she looked and looked at me and said this isn't enough to buy a cappuccino at Starbucks so guess what I'm never going to do that again.

Thinking about the great band -- See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_Faith_(Blind_Faith_album) (Anyone still have the LP? Got mine!), the first thing that came to me was the great Stevie Winwood song, "Can't Find My Way Home" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUW1SGF7bR8.

I train myself to watch for scalpers.

What show did you attend, depart early from, and like. I cannot recall leaving a concert early except when I bought the ducats for the opening act. I still think that only occurred when I went to a 1998 Coney Island for a free concert sponsored by the then State Senator now soon to be former Borough President Marty Markowitz. My brother, then working for Matry's predecessor, called me to advise that Poco would open the concert. I was excited since Poco had not played locally for several years -- five years by my count (verified by the Poco concert database -- http://www.angelfire.com/rock3/deliverin/pocoindex.htm -- DELIVERIN'). Out respect for John Fogerty, I did not give Creedence Clearwater Revisited a chance and left. I remember calling Marty afterwards and his "arguing" with me about the fake CCR.

Hi Don...thanks for your note...and as much as I agree with sometimes we put our faith in others and they aren't grateful or pay it forward...I am wondering then of the individual who may have observed you and the gesture you made...perhaps that is the person your gift made a difference with and with the person next touched by him or her...keeping giving of yourself the alternative isn't worth it! Glad to know you are on our team!

Once I give, I never look back...I can only control my part.
As long as there is demand, the suppliers will be there.

BTW-who did you see?