gas

Get Gas (MM #4941)

There are some things we do that we give thought to them. These are simple things that you’ve done thousands upon thousands of times. But then, one day, something changed. I get gas at least once a week. I’ve done that nearly every week, sometimes more, sometimes less, for over 45 years. Usually, it’s the…

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Your Next Car (MM #4755)

You may not be in the market for a new vehicle, but you should start thinking about your next car or truck purchase. Where you live may influence what you can and can’t purchase. Eight states have announced that they will no longer sell gas-powered vehicles by 2035. And that number may continue to grow….

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Helium (MM #4736)

Did you know that we’ve been experiencing a helium shortage over the last few years? It’s not something I think about very often because it’s not something I’ve used in years. I don’t need party balloons very often, so I’ve been unaware like many. But there’s good news out of Minnesota, where drillers think they’ve…

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Hybrid Vehicles (MM #4409)

The government has announced that they want to increase the number of people who drive electric vehicles. Currently, only 10% of the cars and trucks on the road are electric. The EPA would like to see that number quickly grow. Much more needs to happen to make more people consider going green. Even though they’re…

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Visit A Truck Stop (MM #3818)

Most of us who regularly hit the highway usually visit a truck stop for gas and snacks. But it hasn’t always been that way for people who travel in their car. When did truck stops become travel centers? I don’t think it was that long ago…

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Out Of Gas (MM #3705)

Fuel shortages seem to happen every few years for a variety of reasons. Of course, this week, many stations throughout the South are out of gas thanks to computer hackers. And naturally, I had to try to find some gas since my car was running low…

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Helium Shortage (MM #2974)

There are some things in life that we honestly don’t give much thought to. We simply expect that these items will always be there. Recently I read that we have a helium shortage not just here in the US, but around the world. And this shortage is impacting business and possibly your health…

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