Thoughts on the state of things

I’m back with a new post after a month blog break. Things are not good now for a lot of people, a lot of people around me. Things are going ok with me, but the stress of a down economy, tanked retirement accounts, and not enough sales at work is enough to make anyone want a change. Where are the miracles that Obama promised? When are we going to see improvements from the “Recovery” and “Stimulus” trillions of dollars that Jack and Norman’s grandchildren will be paying for? I don’t think we’ll see them soon enough.

What can we do to keep our spirits up and help those around us? I’ve recommitted myself to riding the bike to work. Only a small savings from gas/maintenance, but the health and environmental cost savings are pretty good. We offer our personal computer with Adobe software for creating and editing digital portfolios of the out-of-work architects has helped a few friends update materials, but none of them are working yet. We need to be sure we’re working through our contact lists to encourage everyone that we are still upbeat, and find opportunities for ourselves, family and friends. The book of Ecclesiastes keeps things in perspective, we need to enjoy the time we have, not work so hard to acquire things. Those of us who are young need to make the most of our youth and energy. Those who are older can help us who are younger with your wisdom, especially those who were around in the 1930s to reassure us that this isn’t that bad (at least not yet).

Let’s all enjoy summer. Indianapolis is a great City to be in during the summer, things are happening all the time, many at no cost. Attend a concert on the Canal, visit the IMA for inspiration, or find a good book at the Central Library and lose yourself in a comfortable chair in front of a view of the city. Let’s each do our part and keep our spirits up. Get out, enjoy the sun, and be sure we show everyone around us that we are still doing fine regardless of the state of things around us.