Perhaps the Sky Isn't Falling

There has been so much negative talk about our economy, it's surprising that anyone would have ventured out over the weekend, but apparently, America is much more resilient than the Eeyore's of the media. According to the Associated Press, the number of shoppers over the weekend hit record levels and for many retailers, it's make-or-break time.

Personally, I'm not surprised one bit. I know that times are tough but lest we forget what the holiday shopping season truly is about - friends, family and sharing faith with one another. We do so by purchasing gift items for one another, sharing a little piece of ourselves during this time of year and the Looby family is no different. Regardless of what the mainstream media believes about how "bad" things are, the holiday season always brings out the best in most of us.

The stock market has reacted favorably as well, seeing strong gains across the board and this amid the turmoil in the Middle East, the disruptions of the Occupiers, and in parts of the country, inclement weather.

How good was the weekend? Well, 226 million shoppers visited stores and websites which is up from 212 million last year. The average holiday shopper spent $398.62 over the weekend and that seems about right...I think that's what we spent on Thanksgiving dinner alone.

You see, the sky isn't falling after all and I believe very strongly that the economy will pick up and this holiday season is just the beginning.

David