Pick-Up-Sticks?

I've been off of the blog for a month, almost two. The same washing machine that has the world in a mix affects all of us and I'm viewing the mess as the old game of Pick-Up-Sticks. If you attempt to sort one thing out of a pile chances are the whole mix collapses.

We tread carefully now; just ask your bank for a loan. To post anything worthwhile about the economy is ludicrous -- who wants to hear it anyway? We've finally finished the elections -- thank you, and now we have serious issues. We can see today's BLS post, -1.0 percent in manufacturing, but still 3.3 percent in durable goods manufacturing; -7.3 percent in non durable goods manufacturing. What does this mean in the flux? You would surmise that one supports or detracts from the other. It tells me that we, as a nation, are importing most of our durable goods, TVs, dishwashers, personal computers and Mini-Coopers -- nothing new about that. The increase in aircraft sales will increase the numbers, but then there are glitches, like a strike at Boeing, or domestic auto manufacturing is down. Pick-Up-Sticks.

BUT seriously, can you believe the "downfall of TWINKIES?" According to an article from Jeff Reinke of Advantage Media, the manufacturer of American icon, the TWINKIES is in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy -- awful! The company filed four-years ago and is still working it out.

What a fickle public we are to let that wonderful pastry fall into the bin. Where's our country going? Before the Golden Arches and Taco Bell came TWINKIES. After school it was TWINKIES to bolster the one that was in your sack lunch.

I believe that a boost in the old standbys Rainbow Bread, Bunny Bread, Hostess Cupcakes and TWINKIES will bring our poor economy back on it's feet. AND don't forget MOON PIES too. Oh-you're counting carbs.