Do.Not.Panic.   Hold on, do nothing, and whatever you do, do NOT sell anything!  I intend to keep my eyes open for bargains.

Oh, yeah, and I found out that my company is being acquired by another company, and I am again in danger of being laid off.  It might not be until next year, but it’s coming.  I’ve been through this before, but not at my advanced age.  Sigh…