*sigh*
Most people who know me know that I tend to look at silver linings (what the TinMan refers to as my 'cup is over-flowing' crap

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But, my work involves private financial investment, and I have access to individual portfolios from many places, configured in many ways. And what I'm watching is actually pretty disturbing - especially the ones which are set up for mostly conservative international investments (which ostensibly provides more stable and long-term security.) Everything, everywhere is taking a hit - including us.
The damage to retirement monies is, of course, very disturbing - ESPECIALLY if you're already retired and have been out of the work force for awhile. There's a feeling of watching a rising tide, and having no access to a boat - or even a life-preserver
SOOOOOOO - fill me up, and cheers all around, dammit!