The year 2009—it was a year to be relegated quickly into obscurity. Nothing seemed to go right. Automotive sales were in the dumper. Home foreclosures continued to be in the news wreaking havoc on millions of people. The health care debate divided the country into vociferous groups in a verbal war. Fires destroyed California’s forests. There was the usual amount of tornadoes and floods. Unemployment reached record levels. Two wars continued to be fought on foreign soil. Long lines for swine flu inoculations tried our patience. Airline security became a concern again. And, of course, the Detroit Lions renewed their losing record.

We like to think that making New Year resolutions will somehow alter the outcomes, but frankly I see little of a positive nature on the horizon. Regular readers of my column know that I am usually upbeat and like to interject humor but there wasn’t a lot to laugh about in 2009. Sorry for being the Grinch who stole 2009, but laughter and happiness for the coming year looks limited, too.

Reminds me of the song “The Way We Were.”

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