The Economy

If the economy is so tough right now, how come I can't get a parking spot at the mall?

I went to a mall in Skokie (just north of Chicago, still in Cook County) today to get several items needed for a wedding we are going to this weekend. Malls are good for that sort of thing -- various stores in one flower and fountain-filled obstacle course with pretty music playing where one can find the aforementioned several items: dress, underwear for dress, gift, wrapping paper, card, etc.

I couldn't find a spot within sight of the mall on a late Tuesday morning. Everyone there had SUV-sized strollers that were filled with packages more often than with kids. Okay, not everyone -- some older people being pushed around in wheelchairs by other people who also served as pack mules were also there. And some teenagers.

I was amazed at how many people buying so much stuff were there. Either the rich aren't feeling the dip in the economy, or it isn't so bad.