Paige Williams Writes.

Once upon a time, I was playing a game of Cranium with my best teammate and dear friend Heather, when she drew a card that instructed her to act out “The Great Depression” using simple charades. (Kind of insensitive and creepy, I realize. Take it up with Hasbro, people.) Most would balk at such a challenge, but Heather stood tough. She looked at me and solemnly held up three fingers. “THREE WORDS!” I screamed. Heather nodded, not losing her cool. She then rubbed her forefinger and thumb together vigorously. “MONEY!” (I get excited, give me a break.) Heather nodded again, then performed a dramatic outward crossing of her arms. “No!” I thought for a moment. No money. No money. When did people have no money? “THE GREAT DEPRESSION!” I yelled triumphantly. We win, timer sands didn’t even reach the halfway point. End of story.

(A reenactment of the events described herein. Note, this is simply a reenactment. The actual event looked nothing like this photo.)

But alas, dear readers, that momentary triumph was all before the advent of “The Great REcession.” Now, things aren’t so simple.

Although the recession is absolutely a problem, I kinda feel bad for it. Everyone’s really hating on the recession right now, and that must suck. Although I confess to having been in that recession-rejection boat for some time, life’s too short to waste in negativity, no? Therefore, I propose a new concept for looking at this time of serious money loss, stock market crashes, negative retirement funds, zero loan opportunities and increased unemployment. It’s called:

THINGS I LOVE ABOUT THE RECESSION

…to be continued…

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