Well, well, well
It would seem that a viral attack has commenced upon my precious social circle. Many of those around me are succumbing to fever, sore throat, and a bit of a puny tummy. I am putting my faith in Lysol, Airborne, and frequent hand washing. (And possibly in boxed wine; that stuff could kill anything. Mother brought a box a couple weeks ago, because she was feeling spunky. I poured myself a little glass this evening, and noticed that it tastes just the same as it did when we first opened the box thingy. So, it keeps well. Thing is, it's just nasty stuff. Red should not be chilled, either.) But I digress....Can I offer you a glass?
How have you been?
We have viral attacks, a grinding political machine, and an economy in a tailspin. What could be better? This is one of those times I am rejoicing that I have no money to lose.
If we go into another Great Depression, I think we could hunt squirrels and ride the rails, like they did in the '30's. We could be Hobos. Do you think we'll have shanty towns, like they did back then? That would be a stellar way to get money away from the mortgage people. We could build lean-tos by Capitol Hill.
All of the talk of economic collapse really does make me think of all that our Grandparents lived thru. Those were hard times. I remember stories of them eating squirrel or frogs, and I've seen the care they take with finances to prevent ever being in such need again. But, I think what's struck me lately, is the thought of what they went thru as the economy collapsed. The dawning realization as they began to see that there really was no way to pay the bills. No heat for winter. No shoes for the kids. No food. What sleepless nights there must have been. What knots in the pits of their stomachs. What fear and hopelessness.
Yet, they survived.
They thrived, even. They grew into the most recourceful and sane generation this country has seen. And they rebuilt the economy. They built lives for themselves, and for us.
We have now de-evolved into an artificial economy of Credit. It's a house of cards. It's greed at it's ugly best.
It will be interesting to see what happens, huh?
If we survive the fever, and we survive the depression, we may live long enough to vote. Won't that be fun?
6 comments:
Ok, pass the wine and I'll pull up a chair!
I wince just thinking about returning home with my American income and its spiraling value against the Franc. What will a tank of gas cost next?!
Oh, got some crackers? You can lick the salt and kill the taste of the wine, sometimes.
Now, old people have been a fascination of mine for decades. As you say, they lost all and had to become resourceful! Wonder what we can make do with? Wonder how we will learn to use what we have better?
No, no thank you, no more wine. I'm a cheap drunk, one glass and I find a warm corner to curl up in.
My great uncle used to bury his change, all in silver though. He figured if the Kroner lost its value, well at least the silver could still have jewelry melt value. Of course, he was squashed like a bug by a truck. Wonder where all of that silver is.....
Well, I digress and must now find a warm corner.
Zum wohl!
Pass the wine and I will contribute my 2 cents worth. Believe me, that is ALL it is worth. I say we vote Kelly in for President. She has lived so long on so little, she is extremely qualified to get this country out of the mess our illustrious Congress has gotten us into. Besides, I love her sense of humor. With her as President I will probably be able to eat my dinner in front of the TV again, without losing my appetite!
Love you,
Granny truly does have some amazing stories of survival. I think she had it much worse than most although I'm sure there are some who were in even worse condition.
As much as I'm not looking forward to an economic depression, I think that our generation could really use the kick in the pants to start valuing what they truly have. We are all worried here in the US but most humans live on much, much less than we do. I think we could learn from them.
kelly for president!
the only glitch i see with this is her head will grow big.
her words not mine.
she often says this when there is a chance for her to gain power, money or position.
so, dang it, I can't vote for you even if I think it's a great idea because of your own words.
but honestly, you'd make the coolest president.
~paj
yes, pass the wine indeed!
I will support Miss Manners for President! Certainly will not be any scenes like Bush the first had in Japan......
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