I know many people who are in trouble right now.  Quite a few of them pulling their money out of the bank.....dumping their stocks, etc.  I know a man who chose to empty his (sizeable) accounts and purchase gold.  The homosapien personal preservation instinct may end up leading us directly into another depression.  My mom has lost $16,000 out of her retirement investment plan in the last year alone.  Her job is on the chopping block.  She is cashing in alot of her accounts to pay off her mortgage early so she won't be in threat of losing her home in case the shit really does hit the fan.  She's scared.  I know several other people who are also facing employment/financial insecurity.  

These are serious times, and after watching the Presidential debates thus far, I must be frank and say that I find no redeemer on the TV screen.   I don't think Obama has a real plan for the economy....it appears that he hasn't thought much past securing the Presidency.  If he has a plan, he certainly has been unable to communicate it clearly thus far.  I think McCain has very decisive plans, many of which are not foolish plans at all.  The problems is that all of his plans will likely be stalemated by his Republican cabinet/advisors who all pretty much hate him and his "maverick" ideals.  Add to that the fact that he is old as dirt and in poor health and his runner up is the most nationally clueless, unqualified soccer mom-slash-politician he could've possibly chosen.  Nope.  We're screwed.

So far, my little family is marching along as we always do....broke, but not too broke.....one crisis or busted pipe away from being in serious trouble.....trying not to let the love of or fear of or lack of money ruin the fact that life is a great thing that should always, always be enjoyed.  Right now we are saving money as quickly as possible, because our vacation - taking our son to Disney World - is right around the corner.  This particular trip will cost as much as a reliable used car. Ugh.  But our son is obsessed with Disney and he is growing up so very fast.  And we love the weird little fellow.  Alot.  So, we will keep on living our lives a step at a time.  I guess there will be plenty of time to worry when the food runs out.