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NY Times today has an article about my hometown...how we're a microcosm of what's happening nationally.

And here, like everywhere, it's so very sad to see the food kitchens running out of food, Red Cross having to borrow money for disaster relief, shelters overflowing and no will to add new ones.

A bad time.

Oddly, I'm hoping for one little upside to the downturn. My neighborhood's been fighting a losing battle against developers who want to tear down 90-year-old houses (in good shape, quite gentrified and well-kept) to build McMansions near the heart of downtown. Maybe that too will slow down, and let us get the historical designation we're working for.

But I'd much rather fight developers than see so many people out of work.

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In spite of the over-80 degree days here last week, today barely got to 40. And I know that would be a heat wave for many of you, but the change is very weird.

But my heart is warm becuz many LJ flist cards came today! Mine are on the way, but may be late. Thanks, happy holidays of every kind, light and love!