“The budget should be balanced. The treasury should be refilled. The public debt should be reduced. The arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed lest Rome become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance.” Cicero – 55 BC

I recently saw this quotation in “Worth” magazine and it certainly puts into perspective the situation we find ourselves in today. I guess the saying “the more things change, the more they stay the same” is quite accurate.

It helped me to focus, it’s time to ignore all the talking heads and politicians and focus on what is important – family – friends – home – and business. I believe our business is producing products that are valuable and important to our economy and our country’s future. Highly energy efficient replacement windows and doors are not just attractive but add value and save consumers money in the long term.

If you’ve been considering improving your home by replacing the windows, it’s time. Let’s all ignore the negatives that seem to be the only thing the media can talk about, and start focusing on the positives. About 90% of Americans who want a job have one. The stock markets are back to close to where they were before the great recession hit. Consumer confidence and consumer spending are on the increase. Let’s stop listening to the talking heads negative blather and start focusing on the positives. This is one great country, and a great place to live, none better than I’m aware of.

So let’s start focusing on what’s important, home and family. Make your home more attractive, more livable, and your family more comfortable. Replace those windows you’ve been thinking about for years – now is the time.