Fine in 09

So lets recap the last few months....

We (The Royal We) elected a president who is half black, half white, part African, part Irish.
God bless America.

Tina Fey was the best Vice Presidential candidate ever.

We were told that the fundamentals of our economy were strong although thoroughly evident that they weren't.
Stock markets crashed.
Investment houses failed.
Bailout loans were sought. Some denied.
Madoff's massive ponzi scheme was discovered. Palm Beach panicked.

So what about the little guy, the average Joe (not Joe the Plumber), or Joe six pack?

If you didn't have any money, you still don't.
Nothing in the stock market? Nothing lost.
Oh sure the price of gas has fallen, but the price of food is still up.
Maybe your bank failed, but your savings account is still earning just as little as it was before.

So what is there to look forward to in 2009?

The President-Elect will become President of these United States of America.

Conan will be on an earlier time slot.
Summer Movies. Star Trek. Scrubs on ABC.

Falling interest rates for first time home-buyers who are a bit more savvy now.

Simonita says,"I'm sure that '08 was one for the record books, but lets take stock of the things we take for granted, because they are the fundamentals not just for a strong economy, but for life. Good health, a loving family, a steady job.

So here's to you and yours in '09. May it be just fine.