August doldrums

Of course, the conventional wisdom always says August ushers in the slowest business of the year in produce.  People are on vacation, businesses are not interested in promotions and everyone is looking forward to labor day.  Any spare cash is being invested in back to school sales.  So you look to scarcity of various commodities to move the market.  Unfortunately, there don't seem to be many vegtables in short supply right now.  Meanwhile, Congress with the seemingly enthusiatic endorsement of the president is driving what's left of our economy over a cliff.  Nothing like cutting the spending of the only entity able to boost demand in a sick economy.  They say you get the government you deserve.  If that is the case, we are in deep trouble.