Tough Economy
In the May 7, 2008, issue of The Southern Berks News, there was a story about how the increasing gas and food prices are affecting local residents.
I talked to people at a Wawa gas station to get their opinions on the economy. This was challenging of course because at 8:30 a.m. people were on their way to get to work and it's understandable some didn't want to take the time out to talk with me.
The humorous part of the morning was a response of an older, cranky man. I asked him what he thought about gas prices and he answered "Ah they suck! I don't want to talk about it!"
During a school board meeting this week, I was reminded of how schools are being affected by gas and foods going up in price. School meals will be going up in price for Exeter. I wouldn't be surprised to see other schools raising their meal prices.
In other Tassmania economic news, I received my economic stimulus check the beginning of May and had to spend most of it the same day to get an oil change for the car and an inspection. But oh well. My car treats me well so I must spend money to maintain it.
I talked to people at a Wawa gas station to get their opinions on the economy. This was challenging of course because at 8:30 a.m. people were on their way to get to work and it's understandable some didn't want to take the time out to talk with me.
The humorous part of the morning was a response of an older, cranky man. I asked him what he thought about gas prices and he answered "Ah they suck! I don't want to talk about it!"
During a school board meeting this week, I was reminded of how schools are being affected by gas and foods going up in price. School meals will be going up in price for Exeter. I wouldn't be surprised to see other schools raising their meal prices.
In other Tassmania economic news, I received my economic stimulus check the beginning of May and had to spend most of it the same day to get an oil change for the car and an inspection. But oh well. My car treats me well so I must spend money to maintain it.
Labels: Berks-Mont, economy, The Southern Berks News
posted by tassmania at
10:30 AM
2 Comments:
Your insights are once again absolutely on the money, Tass. I blew my stimulus check on a few cartons of cigs and a new tarp for my car. My lungs may not be in the best of shape, but my wheels are well taken care of.
Until the next Tasstastic post!
I couldn't agree more! The price of gas might come down if more people took public transportation like I do. It gets you wherever you need to go!
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