Donna,
that temp thing 'might' be the answer. We hired several people after they temped for us. I would also look to insurance companys...as a customer service rep, or some other entry level. Look for 'recession proof' occupations- things NOT affected by the economy....insurance, the medical community, the legal community...bad or good times, someone wants to sue some one....good luck! And, remember, it isn't how many resumes you send out, just that you send out the one that leads to the job.

Also, any chance of looking into going back to school? Make yourself more marketable? (and, in case you are thinking of the 'I'm too old'...don't even try it here).