USA Today Article

As I'm still playing with all of my loot that I got from Santa this year I don't have much time to blog. I did find this article in USA Today over the weekend however and thought you'd find it interesting. I'll be back to the 'real' world soon..........see ya in 09'!

How Long Will the Economic Plunge Go On?

It may come as a surprise, but the U.S. economy is expected to emerge from the recession sometime around mid-2009.

Until that happens, the economy will remain mired in one of the deepest and longest downturns the nation has seen in decades.

If the recession continues past the spring, as many economists predict, it will be the most prolonged one since the Great Depression. Employers are expected to continue to shed jobs at a rapid pace. Consumers will pull back spending. Businesses will cancel equipment purchases. Unsold, empty homes will dot city blocks.

Once the massive amount of fiscal stimulus currently being crafted by lawmakers and aggressive action by the Federal Reserve kicks in, the economy is expected to improve, according to several economists and business owners.

Can you believe it's finally here??

I hope you all have a blessed and very merry Christmas!

Love, Maggie and family

No Real Estate News is Good News, Right??!!??

Top Peeves Dogs have with Humans

1. Yelling at me for barking. I'M A FRIGGIN' DOG

2. Taking me for a walk, then not letting me check stuff out. Exactly whose walk is this anyway?

3. Any trick that involves balancing food on my nose. Stop it!

4. Any haircut that involves bows or ribbons. Now you know why we chew your stuff up when you're not home.

5. The sleight of hand, fake fetch throw. You fooled a dog! Whoooo oooooooo what a proud moment for the top of the food chain.

6. Taking me to the vet for "the big snip", then acting surprised when I freak out every time we go back!

7. Getting upset when I sniff the crotches of your guests. Sorry, but I haven't quite mastered that handshake thing yet.

8. Dog sweaters. Hello ??? Haven't you noticed the fur?

Be Thankful Contest Winner

Recently my mom held a contest called the 'Be Thankful' contest. People could submit a person or family that they were thankful for. The winner would receive a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant.

Well the winning entry was sent in by Dave and Judy Weiss and here is a portion of their submission.

Congratulations Gale and Rita!

I would like to nominate a great family from Omro. The family consists of the parents, Gale, Rita and their eight children. Gale works evenings and Rita home schools the children who range in age from four to thirteen. I see Rita and the children in church each Sunday and they are so well behaved. The kids are very likable. Twice a month Rita teaches Science at the home schoolers meeting. She also attends a Bible study on Tuesday evenings while the 13 year old babysits - something Rita feels a bit of guilt about, but feels she needs the fellowship of other women. This family needs mom and dad to have a night out. It's been a long time for them and I thank you for considering them as you search for the right folks for your award.