In article > , Edward
Alfert > wrote:

> The Cook > wrote in
> :
>
> > WalMart came into town and many of the small mom and pop stores are no
> > more. One of the 3 groceries is in the process of going out of
> > business. Since textiles and furniture are the main industries here,
> > it is rough.
>
> Ouch... I don't know them, but can image the pain of a family that
> has worked their entire life building a good life, and a small
> business to support them, and sudenly finding themselves with having
> to start over. What probably makes it worse is no longer being
> self-employed and having to work for someone else. That
> entrepreneurial spirit is hard to keep in check for many people.

That first assumes being able to find a job paying a livable wage -- at
age 58 or so.
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