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2011: The Economy

This year, the struggling economy once again dominated headlines, and most of the news was bad. How has the slow recovery affected you?

Sam Thompson • Systems Analyst

“We went to the park as a family the other day to save money instead of doing something else. The park, of all places.”

Sam Thompson • Systems Analyst

Mary Sue Risbrook • Brim Curler

“It made me grateful for what I do have: a dog, a one-room apartment, and some pans.”

Mary Sue Risbrook • Brim Curler

Michael Ward • Unemployed

“Our family makes our own soda now. So, two of my kids died this year.”

Michael Ward • Unemployed