Sanity is a rare commodity these days. Disgusted we turn off the news as the anchorman touts the unemployment in our county as over 10%. We consider ourselves lucky as he adds the comment that the surrounding counties are upwards of 12% and more. Not bad for a hard days work. We are still less than 1/2 that of The Great Depression.   

People here in Sugarcreek and the surrounding towns are shocked. Shocked at how quickly the economy has swallowed their jobs, homes and livelihoods. We should be proud though shouldn't we? As Americans we have allowed politicians to pledge 900 million dollars to the people of Palestine while ignoring the cries of their own people.

I find myself outside again staring at the stars. Looking for some sort of guidance. The problems facing many of us today are monumental. Peace and serenity can only be found  far away from the blaring television. I hear the wind and I listen for some message of hope. I know it is there somewhere in the stillness of the night.