The Economic Grinch who Stole Christmas

So I am watching the classic story of the "Grinch who Stole Christmas," and it seems eerily familiar.  Oh yes, old man economy has come and stolen Christmas from many whos this year.  All around us are stories of plants and businesses closing and people loosing their jobs.  Those who still have jobs are taking pay cuts or are hedging to save money for fear of uncertainty about the what the new year will bring.

There is one bright lining, though.  Just like in the story, many of the whos who have been victims of the economy are taking the downturn in stride and finding ways to celebrate the season sans the overspending and debt accumulation. 

If there is something to be learned about this grinch of an economy is that we are resilient and that we can make it through anything.  Our common humanity has the ability to lift us to heights we do not often realize we are capable.  Maybe I am thinking a little pie in the sky, but what I see for the most part is people coming together to take care of each other.  I hear about children who console their parents for the inability to provide over-the-top Christmas'.   I see people celebrating the little the things, like a smile and a thank you.

It may get worse before it gets better, but have faith and keep your head up . . . this too shall pass.