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I fixed the sink

I fixed the door

I ripped out the window

I tiled the floor

The bathroom is new

I painted the wallI stained the deck

I touched up the hall

Granite counter

Now in place

The kitchen is new

This feels like a race

I’m tired now

But there’s more to do

Know why I’m blue?

It’s worth less than it was in 2002...

A silly little rhyme, I know. When you think about it, however, there is a lot to be angry about regarding our poor fortune.

Does it do any good to just sit around feeling angry that the bubble burst? Probably not. I wonder what could be done to turn things around?

 Do we need lower taxes? Do we need to spend public money more wisely? Do we need to improve manufacturing sectors? How, if so? Are green jobs the solution?

 When people are working in steady jobs, the housing market and other sectors should improve. How do we create those jobs?

 Often politicians, economists, and many others claim to have the answer. Then they argue, each championing their own version of the truth. They seem so confident that their way is the right way to “grow” jobs.

 I must admit that I don't know what the best path forward is, but I hope that someone figures it out soon.

By J. L. Toscano