I've become curious if there is a significant segment of the population that really enjoys a recession. And I'm not talking about how there's a silver lining on the cloud, but actually prefers the recession to a growing economy. Food costs less. Gas costs less. Cars cost less. TVs costs less. If you're in a relatively stable line of work (e.g. healthcare), I've got to think this is the best environment to be living in, all things selfishly considered.

At what age do you start congratulating people on unexpected pregnancies? We're so used to congratulating people when we hear the news that they're pregnant. But, more often that not, the person was married and trying to conceive. If you're in high school and your best friend gets knocked up, you don't offer your congratulations do you? And yet, saying "sorry" sounds weird, too. But, if an older friend is dating someone and gets pregnant, what should the response be?