Economy Wavers in the Wake of Margaret

I've been far too busy mired in my own personal grief to truly consider the negative impact Margaret's death will have on many industries and businesses.  It's finally starting to sink in that not only have I been laid off but many others will experience a serious RIF reduction in force due to her departure.  Don't expect to collect unemployment either.

Just the Dairy Industry alone will face dire repercussions with a precipitous decline in demand for ice cream.

What will become of Mint Chocolate Chip?  Will it survive without her?  Only time will tell.

And then there's the pork industry to consider.  A serious decline in the demand for bacon and pork products, that she NEVER ate, is bound to affect pork belly futures.  Yikes!

How will the hog farms of Oklahoma survive a disaster of such magnitude?             

On a much broader scale, what will happen to all those migrant workers in central California who relied upon her copious consumption of steamed vegetables?    Will they have to return to Mexico penniless?  

How will all this affect the 2016 elections and just what are the politicians going to do about it?  Those Sons of B's as my mother so fondly referred to them.

Furthermore, just how big of a hit will our GNP take over this devastating loss?  

And finally, possibly the biggest loser of all, the Oklahoma Restaurant Association.  Two come immediately to mind, The Hefner Grill and Bellini's at Waterford.   My mother's weekly presence in these two establishments no doubt paid the light bill and stimulated business simply by her elegant presence and sparkling conversation.  The staff at both establishments adored her and doted on her incessantly.

Make no mistake.  Mighty Margaret who Mustered to Heaven on Memorial Day will be sorely missed by many besides her laid off daughter who must go in search of new and meaningful pursuits.