A couple weeks ago I posted a news release concerning DISD’s "tightening" of its pecuniary "belt" by way of staff layoffs. Honestly, I tend to skim over stories about staff cuts and rising lunch prices in DISD with a slight shake of the head (mostly to stave off my own DISD high school memories). There’s plenty ardent discussion about DISD issues on Back Talk from those of you who are passionate when it comes to Dallas schools. But this sad letter from one of our White Rock-area residents brings the situation a little closer to home. A lot of us are feeling economically burdened these days — it would be a heck of a time to lose your job.