No politics -

So non-essential personnel are going to be told to stay home, if I read the local news correctly. And why are we paying non-essential personnel - think about it. Just a thought.

No income - short term - cut back. No cable, no internet (leech off of free Wi-Fi), no going to movies. Go to the library and read books or sign out movies there. You'd be amazed what you waste money on. Eat cheaply but with an eye to nutrition. No fast food, no alcohol, no take out. Consider cheap buffets.

Long term - get a job where Uncle's political vagaries won't effect you.