No News

October 15th, 2009 Posted in Business, Economy Issues, News | No Comments »

I stopped subscribing to the local newspaper back in June. I missed the Sunday newspaper at first. There used to be a lot to read in the Sunday paper, plus all the coupons and sales flyers were fun to sort through. But now I don’t even miss that.

I get my news on the TV late news and on the internet throughout the day. I don’t even miss the newspaper anymore.

A Good Book

October 12th, 2009 Posted in Entertainment, Shopping Around | No Comments »

It’s been ages since I read a good book. I just got away from even looking at books in the store.

I think I will go to a bookstore this weekend and take a look around. I miss the total escape into a good story.

Gas Pricing Roller Coaster

October 7th, 2009 Posted in Business, Economy Issues, Transporation | No Comments »

Last week the price of gas was dropping and I was just getting comfortable with my budget. Then when I went to the Thornton’s this morning to buy gas I saw that the price has gone up over 20 cents a gallon. What caused this sudden jump? Why are we having to pay so much for gas again?