Hope v. Desperation

The article below describes the desperation of many 99ers who have exhausted their benefits and hope.  There comes a limit.  This post is an expression of fear of what could lie ahead.  It's difficult to sustain optimism on a daily basis in this situation, also known as situational depression. 

Incidentally, I am having another birthday today.  Happy birthday to me?  My wonderful daughter is taking time off from work to treat me to lunch. 

http://endoftheamericandream.com/archives/the-99ers

You take my life when you take the means whereby I live.
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, The Merchant of Venice