Gas Prices and Haircuts

I don't drive much. That is my main contribution to America's quest for energy independence and reducing pollution. Today was one of those days when I did drive a little more than usual. I had breakfast out. I went 1.6 miles round trip to visit some friends. Then I cruised over to the shops and got a haircut, some new shirts and I got my mail on the way home. Total travel today, 5.9 miles.

The price of gas is directly related to demand versus how much can get through the pipes. When I look around, it doesn't take long to figure out why gas cost as much as it does. All our cars are huge, they go lots of places just because we can, there is only one person in the car most of the time and I had to wait over an hour to get my hair cut when there was no one else but me in the shop.

I could just about eliminate my need for gas if only someone would build a car that runs on credit card applications and packaging materials. That's mostly what I got home with today.