“Don’t Worry, Be Happy…” – Bobby McFerrin

A short post today. Amid all the talk about our current status in regards to the U.S. economy, I thought I would throw up an image that I took one day while making a trip with Joe back to Lubbock, Texas. This mural, if you can call it that, was painted on the side of a historic building in downtown Post, Texas, home of the Bold Gold Antelopes (I haven’t seen a real antelope in this region of Texas in…ever) and the Ragtown Gospel Theatre. Post is also the home of one of the busiest McDonald’s in the state (my speculation of course), sitting on the crossroads of two somewhat major highways.

While everyone is affected differently by the economy, I hope the feeling that this store had when painting this statement on the side of its exterior once again resumes. And it will, we just have to learn what it is we need to do to get it there. I can reference how the economy is affecting how the photography industry is operating, or not operating in some cases, how media providers in general (such as the New York Times and others) are suffering, how some advertising agencies are losing revenue and changing operational structures, but this is not the place, nor do I want to focus on what has already happened rather than focus on what can happen!

We’re in a tough spot as a general whole, but tough spots regulary create opportunity and excitement, and hopefully today, instead of dread for a unforseeable future, we plan for a hopeful tomorrow! (Alright, that’s my inspirational talk for the month! More to come soon!)

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