Since Congress passed the big bill helping folks and companies get by until this virus thing is kicked, I've gotten a few interesting e-mails.
First, everyone who sent a note is doing well and trying to follow the government rules to keep us, our families and neighbors safe. Second, with dwindling funds and not much to do, many are planning on healthier days and daydreaming about how to spend their check from Uncle Sam. Naturally, everyone wants to get caught up on overdue bills and make up for lost wages. However some, especially my retired friends, feel they may have a few extra bucks when all is said and done.
My buddy Willy in Carolina writes that he hopes to get some new truck tires and maybe take in a few NASCAR races in the Fall. Mary Lynn in Florida is sure cruise prices will bottom out by December and is dreaming of getting to Jamaica if the hurricanes stay away. My cousin Floyd in New Jersey wants to hold onto a few hundred bucks for when the casinos re-open. Jerome and Mary down in Texas simply want to get their kids a nice Thanksgiving and Christmas with a toy or two under the tree. Old Aunt Gretchen in Iowa is looking to get an electric scooter which she's been saving for even before all the "virus mess" started.
All in all, these people and others realize the need to get caught up financially, but then to do something nice for themselves or their family. Despite the daily sad news of illnesses and death, it's reassuring that so many see brighter days ahead. While opinions may differ, it's good to know our government is doing it's best to keep us healthy while also doing things to keep us out of the "poorhouse". The crisis of health, unemployment, and poor business will pass sooner rather than later and whatever normal is, or was, will return in our lives.
Maybe Americans are deep down feeling some good vibrations amid the gloom and doom. Maybe in our darkest national moments like 9/11 or Pearl Harbor we saw hope and sunshine just beyond the smoke and dark clouds. Maybe we'll get the same outcome beyond our current emergency.
First, everyone who sent a note is doing well and trying to follow the government rules to keep us, our families and neighbors safe. Second, with dwindling funds and not much to do, many are planning on healthier days and daydreaming about how to spend their check from Uncle Sam. Naturally, everyone wants to get caught up on overdue bills and make up for lost wages. However some, especially my retired friends, feel they may have a few extra bucks when all is said and done.
My buddy Willy in Carolina writes that he hopes to get some new truck tires and maybe take in a few NASCAR races in the Fall. Mary Lynn in Florida is sure cruise prices will bottom out by December and is dreaming of getting to Jamaica if the hurricanes stay away. My cousin Floyd in New Jersey wants to hold onto a few hundred bucks for when the casinos re-open. Jerome and Mary down in Texas simply want to get their kids a nice Thanksgiving and Christmas with a toy or two under the tree. Old Aunt Gretchen in Iowa is looking to get an electric scooter which she's been saving for even before all the "virus mess" started.
All in all, these people and others realize the need to get caught up financially, but then to do something nice for themselves or their family. Despite the daily sad news of illnesses and death, it's reassuring that so many see brighter days ahead. While opinions may differ, it's good to know our government is doing it's best to keep us healthy while also doing things to keep us out of the "poorhouse". The crisis of health, unemployment, and poor business will pass sooner rather than later and whatever normal is, or was, will return in our lives.
Maybe Americans are deep down feeling some good vibrations amid the gloom and doom. Maybe in our darkest national moments like 9/11 or Pearl Harbor we saw hope and sunshine just beyond the smoke and dark clouds. Maybe we'll get the same outcome beyond our current emergency.
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