Recession is Official

That should be no surprise. Apparently we’ve been in a recession since December of last year. Other countries are well on their way too (Germany has declared that it’s in a recession as well and it’s predicted that France and Italy will soon follow).

This is kind of depressing, especially with finals looming. So, I found articles on the positive side of a recession. “A recession is the ebb part of the natural ebb and flow of the U.S. economy.”

10 Reasons to Love a Recession - (according to Bankrate.com)
Family Dinners
Shorter Lines at the Pump
Less Junk Mail
More Coupons
Free Fitness
Bargain SUVs
Business Startup Opportunities
Growth in Gardening
Musical Inspiration
New Perspectives

Perhaps the greatest boon of a recession is the time to reflect and reassess the true meaning and goals of our lives.

With Thanksgiving just last week, and the holiday season approaching, what great timing!


Seriously, there is a bight side to this: we are about halfway through it I hear…