I am thanking God right now for my wonderful blessings and trying to keep a positive attitude toward my business and the economy! Seems like you wake up everyday to hear the media creating a new spin somewhere on the increasing rise of foreclosures and the "Bail Out" which is making the buyers we're working with ride the fence even harder, but to them I say, "WE'RE LIKE TOOTHPASTE!"  Why so you may ask?  Toothpaste does not have an expiration date and guess what, those of us who are choosing to weather the storm and stay the course, are like that toothpaste with no expiration date.  Although the flavor may change a bit, toothpaste does not spoil over time and Government agencies don't require expiration dates because it is not classified as either a food or drug.  For those of us who sometimes feel, "Why do I keep doing this, or what can I do, I say, think of yourself as toothpaste!"  Your business and your drive to keep on has no expiration date, and even though the great picture of real estate is changing, it will turn around and you must be ready when it does!  I prefer Crest Cinnamon Rush so I will for today, consider myself, minty fresh with a cool burst of cinnamon!