A sign of the times…

November 26, 2008 by ericbushnell

It’s tough out there, we see it and we hear it from everyone we talk to.  We hear the bad news on the radio, TV, and in the newspapers.  What is one to think?  Chicken Little is the sky really falling…

Well, i do believe that history does repeat itself.  This generation is making similar mistakes that the previous generations made.  The exacts do not really matter, it is that we do not look in the past and make sure we do not repeat our mistakes.  The results is that life as we know it is getting harder, and less enjoyable.

I am sure in previous generations there were events that affected every ones lives, just as there is today.  The dream of retirement is fading for many who have seen their savings cut in half.  This effects everyone, in a recent food drive held in our office I saw the effects first hand.  Each of our Realtors donates from their commissions this time of year for several charities; coat drives, United Way, Senior Center, and the local food bank. 

The annual food drive is every year just before Thanksgiving, and we do our best to fill the shelves and any open space on the floor.  Two years ago we donated approximately  11000 pounds of food, last year 10,000 pounds and this year we only were able to donate 8000 pounds.  Our dollars just don’t go as far.  The cost of groceries in our area has really climbed, and we stock them up with canned goods.  Canned goods have almost doubled over last year because of freight cost (oil).

We will continue to do what we can for those that are struggling, and there is more this year then last.  please do what you can, if it’s only $20 make sure you help.

Let’s make that a sign of the Times……