Hi Diana, I don’t expect things to turn around and be back to normal. I hope it’s true in February things start to turn around, instead of continuing to spiral out of control.

I was hopeful a few weeks ago; now I’m back to being scared. I hope it’s true and February things turn around.

Marlo, Happy Birthday, have a wonderful day. It’s great you have continued your father’s work with St. Jude.

Hi Julia, Thanks for the wonderful insight on Laura Bush. She handles a difficult job with grace.

Hum, again wrong. I don’t live in Orange County. I think your anger is destructive to this country. Working together would be much more productive.

Frannie, You are so right, it’s time to move on. There are better things to be discussing or disagreeing than to keep talking about Palin. I think Suzanne, it is your real name right, like to provoke people on this site.

Warren Buffet knows how to make money. I rather think independently this time and follow my own advise - say no to purchasing a big car.

“BTW in which Red State do you live?” Last time I looked California was a blue state. Your anger causes bad judgement. Now is not the time for anger which causes divided among us.

Take a valium, wine or the ocean waves are not helping.

Dear Liz, Please don’t talk about her all night, I’m tired. I don’t agree with Palin on a lot of issues. I liked her down to earth manner. I did have problems with the over the top bashing of her. In four years she may come out of Alaska, but she will fizzle. Ladies have some hot cocoa or something stronger talk about anything else all night. Daniel Craig, should Shirley sleep with Alan, where has all the money gone from the bail out. Barbara

Have you ever been on a jury? Fickle is a word that comes to mind. Sitting in a jury room, one woman voted to convict totally based on the fact the witness against the defense was Catholic. “She is Catholic, so what she said is true.” No further discussion. I may get a lot of heat for this, but I agree with Helen Mirren. Women on a rape case are not as forgiving. It’s not all about what the lawyer says, it’s the feelings/prejudices of the jury.

I’m better with age….. calmer, little more confident and enjoying life much more.

Well, it’s the parents decision. For safety I hope the Obama’s choose a private school.

Liz, Thanks, I’m ready to learn and make money! OK, maybe just learn. Even if some people “I’ve called the entire thing right” or allowed their eyes to glaze-over, I’m sure your posts will provide something for everyone to learn. I’m an eyes glaze over gal, who needs to change. What an opportunity to learn and grow - not be so closed minded because they know it all. Will you talk about 401K’s in terms of rolling over to plan when leaving a company. With the opportunity to diversify from the roll over. I’m in a situation now where I rolled over my 401K’s from 3 companies. I rolled over to an IRA retirement plan. I thought it was a 401K roll over. Is there a way I can roll the IRA to an 401K? If possible, please discuss in one of your topics.

Lori F. So true. All politicians tell us one thing and do something else when they get in office. We as Americans need to speak out again as we did during the bail out. Sure it did not do much good, the politicians ignored us and voted the bail out. But what would happen if we continued to be heard, that just might be the CHANGE WE need.