My stock broker left a message on my answering machine while I was out. So this morning I reluctantly called him.

More bad news? no, he just want to see how I was doing during these tortuous days and did I want to make any changes in my portfolio.

No, I'm holding firm to this sinking ship and if for some reason the ocean rises I will rise with it. He laughed and said he agreed with my assessment. He said it has been torture for him the last couple of weeks. I agreed it has been difficult.

And the conversation is over and I will keep listening to the news.