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To the extent possible, I’m not going to enrich the Obama “economy” now either. Decided I don’t need cable and will keep my old TV instead of getting a new widescreen. New laptop can wait as well.

Will cut back on anything that’s not a necessity and make do with old stuff that’s not totally worn out.

Wish my mom was still alive — she was a “depression” kid who had all sorts of sayings about using things up, wearing them out, etc. She really knew how to save, and I’m trying to emulate her even more now than I did before.

We can do this!

I cut cable a while back after realizing I watched TV only on Sunday nights and one program on Monday evenings. I had to get the old rabbit ears out to receive a signal. Now, they are switching over to the new signal in Feb. 2009. I really wonder if I am going to want to watch at all. I wonder if I can completely disconnect or if I will need my ‘fix’ of TV.

For me I recall listening to sports via the radio. Dad used to watch the game on TV turn the volume down and the radio up! He thought the radio announcers were better at describing the game! Now, it might be nice to just go out with some friends and watch the game at a local restaurant.

You might find this site helpful, Hillbilly Housewife. I know a lot of her ideas/menus etc. reminded me of my Mom and how she did things. Made things last, made do and made nice. http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/