Cathy Classics by Cathy Guisewite for November 23, 2012

Now we know what the problem is with the economy…no more Cathy to boost it.

We could use a little of this now. Not too much for excess, just enough to stimulate the economy. And buy North American or European if you can (better quality), or support the small businesses (I like Etsy too!).Good morning, Grimma and Susan! I just got my shopping done. Mostly stuff for me, but at great prices. I will shop online for others later.I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving (if you celebrated) with family and friends and lots of food!@ Aaron and Billy – Thinking of you, as always…@ Molly – Thanks for your note yesterday! I know you’re busy, but we’re always happy to hear from you! Hope things ease up for you soon! Hugs!@ lindz.coop & kittycatpawsare – Thanks from all of us here! Hugs to you both!

Note the date. This was at the end of the Greenspan bubble.

I know I could use a boost.

Hello all, hope your Thanksgivings were nice.

I can never understand how anybody has enough money to see shopping as a hobby! But – “vive la difference”, I suppose.

I shall save my giving of thanks for when Aaron and Billy (and of course LMB) finally return, safe and sound. Until then, this is a rather quiet and sad place. Of course, it’s those desserts that we really miss so much . . . But come back soon, please, absent friends.

XxX

Hi Cathyites!! I did a survey at the mall on the day after Christmas that year — just asking folks why they were at the mall. Nobody said a word about the economy — they were all looking for bargains, exchanging “wrong” gifts, and one guy was just giving his wife some space. Seems nobody was quite as neurotic yet about the “economy” as we are now hearing we should be 24/7.

… Orrrr, they could’ve said they were going shopping.

But, then, that wouldn’t have been nearly as [eye-roll]-inducing, would it?