tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36135042.post174124008752785028..comments2023-09-11T09:25:17.832-05:00Comments on Family Chatterbox: Bragging RightsKate Crofthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14731906058751863179noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36135042.post-75520313708144382032009-02-28T16:08:00.000-06:002009-02-28T16:08:00.000-06:00congrats terr (again) and mike (as a worthy first ...congrats terr (again) and mike (as a worthy first timer.) also, big congrats to kate on finally landing, not just a job, but a great opportunity that sounds like a perfect fit on so many levels. hope it turns out to be all it sounds like it will be. and to echo both mimi and kate, a prayer of thanks that we seem to be faring well in this economy, keeping and even gaining jobs. a sign that we have a talented bunch of folks at what they do and that God is good to this family.tschafeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05280889474300858375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36135042.post-44891267241088743252009-02-28T00:09:00.000-06:002009-02-28T00:09:00.000-06:00Way to go,Kate. They will never regret hiring you...Way to go,Kate. They will never regret hiring you. You've got what it takes! To everybody, especially Terr, Job well done. We are proud of all of you.jujuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18404074885367974356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36135042.post-44624485755341853932009-02-27T23:35:00.000-06:002009-02-27T23:35:00.000-06:00Woohoo! Me! Seriously, though - I'm so proud of ev...Woohoo! Me! <BR/><BR/>Seriously, though - I'm so proud of everybody (especially Mike and Dad! Rock on!), and unbelievably grateful that none of us seem to be getting too hard by the economic situation yet. Since my own demographic (22 to 28-year-olds with one degree) has just passed 20% unemployment (with an even higher statistic in New York), I've seen so many friends lose their jobs, and even more friends finish school with virtually no opportunity to start a new career. <BR/><BR/>On the other hand, I'm also proud to see how so many folks have handled the challenges the economy has handed them - whether unemployment, reduced pay, less work, or depleted investments. Rather than despairing, people seem to be successfully adapting their lifestyles, and in some cases, taking advantage of free time to develop new skills and spend time with friends and family. A lot of folks are living much more sustainably by virtue of its cost-effectiveness, too; and people are benefiting from getting rid of cable, changing their attitudes about spending, cooking at home, and generally taking time to assess what expenses really are, in a word expendable. <BR/><BR/>This seems to be the case nationally, too - unlike any other recession in history, alcohol sales are down, while social activities (movie tickets, board game sales) are actually on the rise. Go team America!<BR/><BR/>Love you all. <BR/>-KKate Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14731906058751863179noreply@blogger.com