M store rises above the others

Today Microsoft stock price fell below $20 for the first time since I can recall. Other technology stocks also slumped. But surprise, surprise - look what stock rose while the tech titans fell? Our favorite 'feed the baby' stop - McDonalds.

What's cool about our local M store [as Memphis calls it] is the deep sense of community and shared relief the place offers. We go there as a family, we see other families and people from the neighborhood taking a break from the economic storm. They, like us, want a hot meal for little expense. And what they get is a warm place to sit down with family and neighbors - and a hot meal.

Think of this as my one free ad: stop by an M store today.

con paz,
frank