What's In Your Wallet?

This whole recession/depression thing has me a bit nervous. The words "frightened" and "scared" may not be too strong.

I refuse to look at our long term savings (401K etc.). I'm afraid I would throw myself out a window.

I have had two customers tell me projects are being put on hold until their investors see what's going to happen. The idea of losing my job is scary. For the usual reasons but this year is to be the most expensive for us EVER.

1. Two boys on our car insurance

2. Two boys with cell phones

3. The purchase of another vehicle

4. One more year of private school for youngest

All of this adds up to OUCH. My job certainly takes the sting out of it.

So, sometimes I let my imagination run away.....I envision lines for loaves of bread (I am pretty good at cutting in line), beans for dinner every night (fiber & protein - we will be healthier and lose weight!), panhandling (I have 3 dogs so plan to take them with me for the sympathy factor), and wearing a hat.

A hat? Well, when I think of the Great Depression I think of hats. People wore hats back then. When you see black and white photos during that period they all have hats, the men, the women, even the kids. Will hats make a comeback?