Well tonight my wife has officially taken the cake. She works for the state of Nevada and the Governor has called a special session of the legislature to figure out what to do about the worst budget crisis in years. Several employees where she works have been told they would be cut and replaced by contract workers.

Now my wife has seemed to take quite a laid back attitude, almost to the point of not seeming to care. Our family financial situation is precarious and she doesn't seem to want to be involved. When I approached her this evening the only thing she could say is that I've already mentioned the situation 2 times (a euphamism that she doesn't want to talk about it.)

It has been suggested to me that I gently involve my wife in such matters, I offer carefully thought out options. In other words if such and such happens we'll probably need to to do this and that. What do you think? All I get is a blank stare and the vibes that more than suggest the subject deserves no further attention.

As I said our situation is precarious and there are three ways it could go, from no problem to basically Doomsday.

What the %$^&%$ am I supposed to do at this point? Constructive advise is not only appreciated but necessary. Otherwise I feel like pounding some sense into her.