Archive for the ‘Getting Through It’ Category

Still Hanging in There

Monday, July 6th, 2009

I am back after a hiatus spawned by all the stupid spam that keeps getting into my comments.  I really wish folks would just cut it out.  If you don’t have something to actually say about what I am writing about, don’t comment.  I just don’t get why these spammers do what they do.  Do they actually make money doing it?  If so, how much, and maybe I should become a spammer so I can make some more dough.  Anyway, good comments I’ll approve, the rest get deleted.

So, the economy still sucks and here in DeLand, FL, it sucks really bad.  The summer high pressure dome sits atop us with its oppressive heat, stores close down, people stay inside, the humm of air conditioners tell the tale of the here and now.  And yes, jobs keep disappearing; unless you work for our government, then the job cuts come slower and managers are advocating for those in jeopardy, trying to find them other positions and such.  Of course, in the private sector, no such help exists at this time for most people facing lay-offs.

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More Than Hanging In

Friday, February 27th, 2009

I have written about some things that have been happening around West Volusia, none of them really good; people being laid off, businesses closing, tough times.  However, even though we are all “hanging in there”, many are doing more than that.  (more…)

Simple Pleasures

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

I looked down at my shoes Friday morning and saw that they needed a polish.  I usually do it myself but reached into my pants pocket and found some cash, enough to sit down and have my shoes shined by someone else.  Having your shoes shined is one of those simple pleasures in life that can make you feel good and liven up your step.  I needed it Friday afternoon. 

You see I had just spoken to a friend of mine who was just laid off from his construction job and was feeling kind of down about it.  He is the second person I have spoken to in three weeks that has been let go from a good paying job.  Both of these guys have years of experience and have parlayed that experience into good solid earnings.  Now what are they going to do?  (more…)