Times are tough for many. That's as evident as ever in a notice that Smithfield Foods is closing 35 Missouri hog production sites which will mean 92 jobs will be lost by October.
It doesn't feel like it's been a week yet. Seven days since we learned of the murderous rampage committed against precious children in Newtown, Connecticut. I didn't want to know the name of the killer then and I won't remember him now. But, I am actively working to remember the names and stories of the teachers and students. Here are a couple that have inspired me personally.