BRADS OCTOBER BEAT

THIS IS DEPRESSING ME

I recently asked my daughter what are you concerned about? I wanted to know what was of interest or concern to a teenager these days. I also needed a story idea. She stated that she was concerned about the depression. She stated that the price for everything has went up. She mentioned all the important things that matter to teens; pizza, soda and gum are up. Prices are up 17 to 25% higher in cities across America for food prices and 5% for all products nationally. This may be a blessing in disguise as prices rising for “junk food” pizzas, burgers and the like. People may turn to healthy alternatives such as fruits and salads.

The increase in fuel prices were responsible for the rise in these prices and may level off due to downward trends recently in gas prices. At times it’s easy to forget that our children are as in tune with the politics and economy of this society as we adults ‘should be’. I believe they are more astute then us on many occasions. We need to keep ourselves clued in as much as possible, when they are concerned. We must remember that they will inherit this society and need to address the issues as they see it.

WHAT’S YOUR ISSUE?

What’s your number one issue or concern? Let me know what’s bugging you and what you want to do about it. I will list the top ten issues and give the best responses needed to fix the problem. So get to it, I know that you have a lot on your mind.


TAKING MY ADVICE

So whose advice are you taking in the decisions you making? There are some important choices for you to make in the near future. Former Secretary of State Colin Powell has recently endorsed Sen. Obama for President. Former First Lady, Nancy Regan has endorsed Sen. McCain. Wall Street observers have indicated that you invest in this buyers market and take advantage of major sell offs. Real Estate brokers are suggesting that you buy now and acquire property that is way below market prices. What do you do?

My advice is that you do your own research. Now more than ever is the time to educate your self about the issues that matter. People are often taken aback when they rely on the counsel of others, and find that those assurances were not worthy of their assets.
Whatever, decision you make, be sure you are ready to live with them. Give them the time and attention that is needed for a successful outcome.



TIME FOR A POEM

It’s time for a new beginning and a break from the past,
Or at least all those things, that I don’t want to last,
It’s time for a feeling that I want to endure,
Instead of the uncertainty, and lost of allure,

It’s time for a Change, My feelings have said,
No more of these aches, pains, and dreads,
Its time for a feeling, that captures my heart,
The hour has come, the counting has start.



HOW DO YOU HAVE FUN?

That's a question which has a million answers. However, I believe some people really know how to have fun, and some are just kidding themselves. I had fun this weekend reuniting with some old friends, and playing some games. What have you been doing?
How do you have fun? Let me know how to get some fun back into those down days?

Brad