My U.S. teacher has asked  us to choose one a particular theme to blog about. I picked the "American Dream". The issue appealed to me because it's about the future, and I'm worried about the future. This article reports that the American Dream is increasingly out of reach. Traditionally, the American Dream has included such comforts as a house, car, family, or vacations. These were seen as rewards for hard work. But the average American would need to earn $842.00 per month to afford these amenities. Apparently, the middle class is shrinking. Hopefully, this trend will reverse by the time I'm working.