Let me be “brief”

As I reported yesterday, the recession is affecting America in so many ways. This one may be the topper of them all. Forget that millions of people are unemployed…because of this recession men are now buying less underwear. Yes, believe it. During hard financial times men will wait longer before buying new underwear. Marshal Cohen, [...]

The candy man can cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good

I had to laugh, I was reading my San Diego newspaper and they mentioned my sister’s favorite place in the whole world…Dylan’s Candy Bar in New York. Ever since this one guy was laid off in December he has become a “gummy junkie” and has been stocking up on sweets every time he goes grocery [...]

Enough is Enough

OK…now I’m really scared. For the past year I have been dealing quite well with the recession, my hopes have not yet been crushed. That is until yesterday when I heard the awful news, Macy’s is closing 11 stores. Macy’s is my store; I have been a fan since I was just a little girl [...]

Finally Friday Festive Friends Feature

I’m sick of hearing about this whole auto mess we are in…it should technically be “they are in” but unfortunately it is we.  The recession is getting old real fast and I don’t even want to hear it hasn’t really begun! Sorry, this week has just caught up to me, I am mentally exhausted (along [...]

Has it been a year??

 I’m confused and I’m not sure if it’s only me and everyone else gets it. The headline on my paper said “Recession already year old” according to the National Bureau of Economic Research. I know my memory isn’t as good as it used to be but I don’t remember anyone stating that last December.  I [...]

Strike a new pose

I would say for the past week or two everyday in the paper there is a photo of someone holding their head. OK, we get it, the country is in trouble, can we get a new pose! Who knows, these people can be thinking “damn, I forgot to feed the dog this morning”. How about [...]

I now pronounce you, Broke

The big “R” word has now hit the wedding world…hallelujah! Brides and Grooms (or whoever is paying) are tightening the purse strings! Do we really need a flock of doves to be released at the church or do I want to be able to buy gas for the next couple weeks???
I detest that famous line [...]