Happy Birthday America!

Happy Belated Birthday America! I was inspired to write as I had a nice relaxing stroll through my neighborhood while watching the wildlife abound and the golfers having a relaxing time on the golf course. People were outside talking to each other and some were on their patios sipping their morning coffee! It was nice and then I got on my computer to read some news which I have to say was depressing, especially how some writers keep pounding in our heads how horrible it is to be an American and that America is horrible this, horrible that. I often ponder if the negative folks out there are conspiring daily to pull the other optimistic folks down? But, what is fantastic, is that an optimistic person can choose to be up or be pulled down. I'm not quite sure why people like to invoke fear in others when it's unnecesary? Now, do I think everything is rosy right now? No, the housing market is hurting and I have been very, very much affected by this, gas prices are high and people are sort of wondering what's going on. But, this is not the first time that markets have corrected, gas prices have soared, etc and it will not be the last time either. What is the positive? The housing market correcting allows the prices to fall so people can actually truly afford housing. I write this as I have personally been affected by about $250,000 myself, so it hurts, but will get through it. Gas prices being high sparks innovation and alternative fuels. I have no doubt that this is a fantastic wake up call and someday soon, there will be some little genius who figures out an alternative source and changes the world for the better! It's coming and this situation forces us all to change which is a great thing! The economy will correct and we will definitely be in a better place! I sure wish I could read about it more!! Am I proud to be an American? Yes and I'm proud to be part of humankind regardless of nationality!