Hello Dear Ones,

Reading Randy's article about financial collapse made me want ask you all how you are proceeding with life in light of this seemingly prophetic time.

For instance, one of our dogs died and I can't decide whether to get another.  I was thinking about buying some decorative items to spruce up our kitchen but hesitated.  I refrain from buying new clothes.  I find myself hesitant to stock up on food, investing for retirement, etc.  I ask myself are we going to be here long enough to bother with these things?

Our kids are in college and I show as much excitement and encouragement as I can, but in the back of my mind I think that they will probably not get a chance to work in their chosen fields.

Is anyone else struggling with this?

Joan