There's an old saying: When things get tough, the tough get things. Wait, that isn't it. Here it is: When the going gets tough, the tough get goint. Yes, that is it and doesn't it make sense in these tough times?

You have to be stronger, not wiser, when tough times arrive, no less when they stay. You have to flex your muscles and get to it, whatever it is, and do it, whatever must be done. This is no atmosphere for the weak.

Get going, be tough in these tough times. Don't just breathe, growl. Don't just walk, trot. Step everything up a notch, maybe two notches. These are times for us to show whoever needs to be shown that we can survive, thrive and strive, no matter the hurdles we must jump.

Tough times are good for your circulation, too. A recent survey revealed that more people had less problems with circulation during tough times than those who had trouble with circulation when times were soft, easy and downright lame.

We can turn this thing around, people.