I started to do some math lately.

With gasoline at roughly $4 per gallon, my car gets roughly 25 miles per gallon--a conservative estimate that means I'm paying about 16¢ per mile just for fuel. Ouch! My morning commute is now 50¢ for gasoline! A bicycle is more pleasant and cheaper, but a bus ride is $1.75 for that same distance. I'll still drive now and then, but the bus is hardly a great option!

CDs listened to today:

• The Earlies: These Were The Earlies
• Alfred Schnittke: Concerto Grosso No. 4/Symphony No. 5
• Various Artists: Awesome 80s, disk 2