Tuesday, February 10, 2009

One-Minute Writer: Economy

If you could personally do one thing to improve the economy, what would it be?

I know that I already continue to tip generously. Word on the street is that people don't tip like they used to to save money, which is sad. People who rely on tips to get by still rely on tips to get by. If you can't afford to tip, then perhaps eating out just isn't for you....

I know that there is the argument that if people stop eating out then there won't be waiting jobs to wait on the people who used to eat out, but.... I'm ignoring that sentiment at the moment.

If I could do anything for the economy, it would be to help others. To be aware. To buy products that help stimulate the economy and make smart choices about my own finances so that I do not find myself living in a hole these next few months. Taking three different trips in three months seems to not be the best choice to follow that example but...it makes me happy. People are important to me. I haven't been to visit my sister in three years since she moved to Boston -- it's time. I cannot think of a better excuse to visit Lyndsey in DC than to go hear Elizabeth Gilbert talk (our unofficial guru, if you will). Plus, Brandi Carlile is not going to be anywhere closer to the state of Georgia than Kentucky and so to Louisville we shall.

There's a good start for research, though. What can I do to help the economy?

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