In 1776, at the beginning of the American Revolution, Thomas Paine wrote this famous line. And with today’s economy, one could again say, “These are the times that try men’s souls.”

The economy has been in the tank for months, and recessions always seem to impact the recreational industries first and hardest. In the Midwest, matters have been made worse by the cold and wet spring we have endured. Continue reading Recalling Thomas Paine’s lasting words: These are the times that try men’s souls →