While on the repetitive path of posting two data points, take these into consideration:

• Five BIG Ideas for a new economy could fix...
• One Country — is it the first domino to fall or get propped up even more?

Maybe it’s something simple, like the fear of hard work?

Time to get back to thanking others: Stephanie M (best wishes for your child’s intellectual/intelligent outreach), Ashley, Cheri, Alexis, Diana, Penny, Daisha, Sharenda and Sarah at Cracker Barrel; Julie at Lowe’s; Ian at the Rave; Hannah and Caleab/Crystal L at Applebee’s; Garner at Beauregard’s; Tami at Po Boys; Joe at KCDC for hosting the swing dance society social on Saturday night; new blogging friends and old facebook friends; Daryle at Prager Travel, Inc. and travel agents in general.