The chatter was noisy around the table this past Friday as we were eating out weekly ration of donuts. Trying to focus on one conversation was difficult but when someone brought up the subject of Oregon's unemployment it was like being in outer space, it got so quiet. We're experiencing over twelve percent joblessness in Oregon overall with outlying counties well over that number. I can't figure out why this state is always one of the first to get hit the hardest and one of the last to recover.
Consisting entirely of seniors, the donut crew as we call ourselves, are not immune to what I refer to as the Socialistic policies of the Obama administration and how it's destroying our economy. I realize at this juncture that who we voted for is water under the bridge and exactly who is responsible for the job losses and high prices remains unknown. What we do know is that we're all Americans and we all feel the results.
Maria usually sits on my right. She's the matriarch of the donut crew. At 85 she has a very good federal retirement which allows her to have a landscaper do her yard, travel when she wants and basically enjoy a trouble-free life. The subject of the economy interests her a lot though, because her three boys with their families all live in California which is in real trouble right now.
Pete sat on my left. He's in his seventies, has some disorder that causes him to shake a lot yet doesn't let it affect his great sense of humor. He seems to ignore the economic plight of our country as he says he can't do anything about it anyway. Across the table, his wife Doris looks worried. They've already had to sell their home because it was too much to afford and now they live in an apartment. What with Pete's health I'm sure she wonders what will become of her when he passes away.
Then there was Bob and his wife Paula at the table. Bob is a diabetic who recently had stomach surgery. He's in his mid-sixties and officially retired, as is his wife, also in her sixties. But Bob still does accounting and taxes for small companies and organizations to bring in extra money. They're not immune to the economic pinch, either..
As for myself, I'm sixty-six and supposedly retired, too. Funny how people automatically think when you look a certain age or they know you've actually reached that age you can kick back and enjoy your silver years. Well, stop the presses! Here's a news flash! Not all of us can. Quite candidly, I predict that not many people will be able to from here on out if things continue as they are.
Take me for example; I write articles. This is one of many that I have published all over the Internet. This is how I can still make a living. I can't survive on Social Security income and I don't have a pension. I'm not complaining but this is what I do and will continue to do until I can't anymore.
This coming Friday the donut crew will no doubt seat themselves around the table again and chatter about whatever is on their minds. Life will continue, I suppose until one of us, some of us and eventually all of us pass into eternity. Until then however, our small group of seniors represent a microcosm of folks who are pretty much non-existent to most folks in this country. Who cares, really how this sabotaged economy is affecting us?
I find it interesting how politicians become so concerned about seniors at election time. They'll promise everything they can for us when it's not theirs to promise. Their rhetoric is convincing, slick and attracts the votes of so many gullible, trusting seniors. But when they're voted into office they're not to be found and their promises fade to dust just as the politicians know that those seniors who elected them will soon do. But no matter, our politicians know there's a whole new crop of seniors that should be just about ready to be manipulated during the next election cycle. - 30246
Consisting entirely of seniors, the donut crew as we call ourselves, are not immune to what I refer to as the Socialistic policies of the Obama administration and how it's destroying our economy. I realize at this juncture that who we voted for is water under the bridge and exactly who is responsible for the job losses and high prices remains unknown. What we do know is that we're all Americans and we all feel the results.
Maria usually sits on my right. She's the matriarch of the donut crew. At 85 she has a very good federal retirement which allows her to have a landscaper do her yard, travel when she wants and basically enjoy a trouble-free life. The subject of the economy interests her a lot though, because her three boys with their families all live in California which is in real trouble right now.
Pete sat on my left. He's in his seventies, has some disorder that causes him to shake a lot yet doesn't let it affect his great sense of humor. He seems to ignore the economic plight of our country as he says he can't do anything about it anyway. Across the table, his wife Doris looks worried. They've already had to sell their home because it was too much to afford and now they live in an apartment. What with Pete's health I'm sure she wonders what will become of her when he passes away.
Then there was Bob and his wife Paula at the table. Bob is a diabetic who recently had stomach surgery. He's in his mid-sixties and officially retired, as is his wife, also in her sixties. But Bob still does accounting and taxes for small companies and organizations to bring in extra money. They're not immune to the economic pinch, either..
As for myself, I'm sixty-six and supposedly retired, too. Funny how people automatically think when you look a certain age or they know you've actually reached that age you can kick back and enjoy your silver years. Well, stop the presses! Here's a news flash! Not all of us can. Quite candidly, I predict that not many people will be able to from here on out if things continue as they are.
Take me for example; I write articles. This is one of many that I have published all over the Internet. This is how I can still make a living. I can't survive on Social Security income and I don't have a pension. I'm not complaining but this is what I do and will continue to do until I can't anymore.
This coming Friday the donut crew will no doubt seat themselves around the table again and chatter about whatever is on their minds. Life will continue, I suppose until one of us, some of us and eventually all of us pass into eternity. Until then however, our small group of seniors represent a microcosm of folks who are pretty much non-existent to most folks in this country. Who cares, really how this sabotaged economy is affecting us?
I find it interesting how politicians become so concerned about seniors at election time. They'll promise everything they can for us when it's not theirs to promise. Their rhetoric is convincing, slick and attracts the votes of so many gullible, trusting seniors. But when they're voted into office they're not to be found and their promises fade to dust just as the politicians know that those seniors who elected them will soon do. But no matter, our politicians know there's a whole new crop of seniors that should be just about ready to be manipulated during the next election cycle. - 30246
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Residing in the Pacific Northwest, Ron Knowles reveals insightful information on how to learn and earn at home from his website and even authors an educational newsletter that helps people decide on the best business choice for doing so. For those who need to make more money and stay at home, his system is insightful.
