Signs of the times

Forget Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, AIG, Morgan Stanley.

(Although their shakiness is enough to show us big stuff is coming.)

Homelessness is on the rise. And we're not talking about deluded "bums."

Start stockpiling food. NOW.

My daughters -- if you're reading this now, I will always be your touchstone, I will make sure you get what you need, I am your lifeline, as your mom.

Never worry.

Even if I don't "make things right," you'll at least be closer to right than not.

Everything I've got to give, you've got. And God help us all.