Tough times

"We can only see half of anything. The other half is the meaning we give to what we see."

History in the making... so much has gone on last year, and there is much more to come. Great things are happening in this country right now, even though most of us are standing on shaky ground. What we knew as solid, secure, and true is no longer- our own existence and place on earth has changed. I think there will be a lot of introspection this year. Including myself. As things get a little rocky I just want to be sure of myself and my capabilities and future. Eric was laid off from his job today. That means neither of us are working.  Yet, I don't feel panicked or scared (although Eric is disappointed). I feel that people are going to have to re-examine and learn what is truly necessary and what is not... What has happened in the last thirty years that has put this earth in such critical shape... the consumption and greed. Bigger houses, bigger cars, bigger roads, bigger families. BIG. And what for? Eric and I are fairly simple, and I feel as if we live fairly humble, happy lives. We are going to get through this with optimism.