Front Porch Fighter: I don't feel stimulated

Sunday, November 29, 2009

I don't feel stimulated

As you know, we were informed by our current presidential administration that if we congress didn't pass the over $700 billion dollar stimulus package, the unemployment rate would soar to over 8%. Now that we have passed it and unemployment is down to over 10%, congress is looking at doing a jobs bill which would, what, bring the unemployment rate down to 12%? Spend a little more money on....well, on what?

The local paper had an article today helping explain what that money is being spent on. Check it out here:

Stimulus spending data from US 'clear as mud'

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What's in a Name?

Since a few have asked, "Why the name, 'Front Porch Fighter' ?", I will take a stab at answering it.

In times past, the predominant feature of most houses was the front porch. It was right out there in front and it used to be a gathering place for people from the neighborhood. Friends could come over and hang out, lovers could swing on the porch swing and moms would entertain with lemonade. The front porch was a place to get to know others and it signified a willingness and a desire to be in community.

The predominant feature on many homes built today is the garage. The garage is a place where you can pull your car in without anyone else having to talk to you or interrupt your schedule as you retreat into your private sanctuary. To me, the garage in front signifies a desire to live my own life and a kind of disconnect from the rest of the world.

While I appreciate some privacy and sanctuary, I feel that all too often, we are disconnected from the rest of the world and have lost a sense of community, which the home styles reflect. So, I am an advocate of the front porch....at least metaphorically speaking.

Hence, the name Front Porch Fighter.