It is such a relief that gas prices have gone down just in time for the holidays. Lots of travelers will be very appreciative for whatever it is that is causing this. We'll just assume it a harmonious combination of our friends in the Middle East, consumer apathy, favorable conditions in the Gulf of Mexico and of course, a new president. This change business is fun so far.

Another big relief of the gloriously low-priced gas is that it can be cool to drive huge SUVs again. The poor gas mileage is no big deal when it only costs $50 to fill up a 25-gallon tank. There's still that nasty issue of these land barges not fitting in the following:

-Lanes of traffic
-Parking spaces
-Garages
-Alleyways
-Drive-thru windows,

but that's OK. So long as there is plenty of room for about 7 potential children and personal DVD/TV monitors, life is good. At least nobody can spit that crap about supporting terrorism by driving a gas-guzzling SUV. We're back to loving America by visiting the pump and hitting the road in Escalade-style.