In class we were discussing how gas prices used to be around 99 cents a gallon. I decided to look for some receipts at home to see if I could verify that price. That's when I realized that I haven't thrown any receipts or credit card statements away since the year 2000. I realize that could be construed as somewhat obsessive compulsive, but really I'm just forgetful, and storage space is not an issue in my house.

The lowest price I could find was somewhere around $1.30 in 2001. I think the 99 cent price happened in 1997 or 1998.

I decided not to throw any of that stuff away, because one of these days when the power is out and there's nothing else to do, I will sit on the rug and peruse my personal history by candlelight, and laugh at myself.