Our own economic standing is not our only indicator if we're in a recession or a depression. OK now and worrying about the future makes a tinge of bad feeling. Brace yourself knowing some news sources say any changes in the economy is bad news. We still have family leave legislation, which is good news in emergency times. Welfare to work programs assist with jobs and support to a population in distress. Looking at the big picture, we can see hope in news attention to alternative energy and electric cars.