tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256576573761778510.post370565911964922841..comments2023-08-15T03:15:12.607-05:00Comments on Povey Prattle: Times are tough - what are you feeling?J. Michael Poveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17835759800684119909noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256576573761778510.post-21388956505273415802009-03-26T14:46:00.000-05:002009-03-26T14:46:00.000-05:00Lucky one day, scared to death the next. Part of l...Lucky one day, scared to death the next. Part of living paycheck to paycheck is living with the uncertainty of how to keep the bill stack from growing out of control. The flip side of that is I know exactly what I have materially and it is not changing. I optimize my time with my family and try to laugh a lot and I know that as long as I keep working, we'll be fine. <BR/>The not so good is that the company I work for was just sold to a company that has a history of "downsizing". That is terrifying.<BR/>Oh well- back to thinking about the great meal my wife will surely have ready when I get home. I think she said mexican tonight...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256576573761778510.post-44847657969066213422008-11-27T10:51:00.000-05:002008-11-27T10:51:00.000-05:00Some fear, some concern, but mostly gratitude that...Some fear, some concern, but mostly gratitude that I have a "safety net" of family and friends, and gratitude knowing that I may be that "safety net" for someone else, depending on the circumstances. Similar to Chub's feelings, I realize I have put too much trust in retirement accounts, employers, and government, when my trust should be in the Lord.Suzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03529580138314011952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256576573761778510.post-34621357582100876392008-11-26T14:08:00.000-05:002008-11-26T14:08:00.000-05:00I am content. We're having lasagna(frrom scratch),...I am content. We're having lasagna(frrom scratch), just the two of <BR/>us, no plans, no elaborate menu, no worries about who can eat this or <BR/>that. We are glad we're not young anymore. Our healtth is good and we <BR/>have each others and many memories.<BR/><BR/>(Potsed by Michael from Anon)J. Michael Poveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17835759800684119909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256576573761778510.post-21539928028080378852008-11-26T13:52:00.000-05:002008-11-26T13:52:00.000-05:00Annoyed with myself for accepting that politicians...Annoyed with myself for accepting that politicians would ever do anything except lie to us.<BR/><BR/>Fearful for my familys future,especially the kids long term.<BR/><BR/>Frustrated at the lack of long term planning both by Government & Business. How on earth can we borrow to get out of a mess caused by borrowing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256576573761778510.post-79939788309372821862008-11-26T05:26:00.000-05:002008-11-26T05:26:00.000-05:00This situation has made me realize that I put my t...This situation has made me realize that I put my trust in the wrong things.. government, business, leaders, experts, television news, stock market, and the like. It has given me the opportunity to rethink my personal priorities every day.chubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444347879404019820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5256576573761778510.post-25577087667520282432008-11-25T22:00:00.000-05:002008-11-25T22:00:00.000-05:00Maybe I would call it disbelief? or disconnect? th...Maybe I would call it disbelief? or disconnect? that things could get as bad as people are saying they could get. I realize in a vague sense that Things Could Get Bad, but feel powerless about it and feel like I'll just have to wait and see what happens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com