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I went to the supermarket on Saturday and in one isle I saw a lady who said “hi” to me with a beautiful smile. I replied and she said “prices are certainly rising. We started talking and she was telling me how she got her house foreclose on six months ago as her husband developed cancer and was laid off shortly after. She said her house was on the market for nearly a year, without a solid offer even though they had equity in it and was willing to give that up. She spoke about her struggle but said she had the one thing that is important and that is her husband. I had to end the argument as I had my sons with me and we had to go. I told her I would pray for her even before I prayed for myself. This story hit me as the lady was not looking for anything but just wanted to share her story. She also stated she was a nurse for 20 years before having to retire for health reasons.
My wife called me to tell me to stop at the nearest gas station as there is no gas in Atlanta or suburbs. I know it may not be a long lasting thing but it could be a sign of things to come. I had to drive around a little as many of the stations had no gas and the ones that had only had regular.
On my way driving around I saw so many stores and shops closed and for rent signs. Many small business people have gone out business and this is affecting employment. The recession in the black community may have started at least a year ago. I am concern and will say a prayer for all mi ites especially the ones who I have not seen in a while who are chance taker and entrepreneurs, the families with young ones and with health problem because it is ruff times and at times we joke. I may not be as religious as others but I pray and I hope things will improve soon.
I went to the supermarket on Saturday and in one isle I saw a lady who said “hi” to me with a beautiful smile. I replied and she said “prices are certainly rising. We started talking and she was telling me how she got her house foreclose on six months ago as her husband developed cancer and was laid off shortly after. She said her house was on the market for nearly a year, without a solid offer even though they had equity in it and was willing to give that up. She spoke about her struggle but said she had the one thing that is important and that is her husband. I had to end the argument as I had my sons with me and we had to go. I told her I would pray for her even before I prayed for myself. This story hit me as the lady was not looking for anything but just wanted to share her story. She also stated she was a nurse for 20 years before having to retire for health reasons.
My wife called me to tell me to stop at the nearest gas station as there is no gas in Atlanta or suburbs. I know it may not be a long lasting thing but it could be a sign of things to come. I had to drive around a little as many of the stations had no gas and the ones that had only had regular.
On my way driving around I saw so many stores and shops closed and for rent signs. Many small business people have gone out business and this is affecting employment. The recession in the black community may have started at least a year ago. I am concern and will say a prayer for all mi ites especially the ones who I have not seen in a while who are chance taker and entrepreneurs, the families with young ones and with health problem because it is ruff times and at times we joke. I may not be as religious as others but I pray and I hope things will improve soon.
Paul Marin -19 is one thing, 20 is a whole other matter. It gets even worse if they win the UCL. *groan*. 
05/18/2011.MU fans naah cough, but all a unuh a vomit?-Lazie 1/11/2015
At the rate how things declining, me might haffi go back to de days of eating "turn cornmeal".
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