There's Something Reassuring About a Robin

As soon as there was a hint of light this morning, I heard Robins.  Robins, wrens, sparrows.  But it was the Robins that particularly caught my attention.  "Spring is on it's way," I said to myself, dodging the sudden shower while I ran uphill (is there no justice?).  

Our world right now is changing so rapidly my head feels foggy trying to keep up with the news.  Today, General Motors issued it's Annual Report and stated, essentially, that it's very existence is problematic.  I am young enough to remember "what's good for General Motors is good for the country."  And certainly that line has become even more evident as the policy makers count the number of jobs that will be in jeopardy if General Motors fails.  

In a magnificent display of gravity, home values continue to plummet, causing many people who believed they were accumulating some savings, to realize not only their security is gone, but the owe more than the house is worth.  

And the one economic sector which a mere two years ago was hot (retail sales) is now posting dismal figures, reminding us that we are all too afraid to spend money, much less credit.

But, this morning, there were the Robins.  As if to say life does go on, seasons do change, and sooner or later we will understand why the world seems so chaotic right now.