It was just an innocent gasoline fight

You are all very lucky I returned home. This is because I am the leading good luck charm (according to unnamed sources and Veronica Corningstone) when it comes to gas prices. When I left the U.S. in February, the regular gas price was about $2.65/gallon. It was as high as $3.21/gallon when I returned in mid-August and in less than one month, my presence has obviously led it to drop to $2.47/gallon (at "Gas with a Smile" in Somerville, MA), with more wiggle room to go. My educated guess is that it will be free my mid-november.

Other reasons you may be lucky I am back in the U.S.:
-You have relatives or friends in a foreign country.

-Hanging out with someone who is unemployed and looking for a job boosts your self-esteem and general self-worth.

-You have an affinity for under-performing burgundy stationwagons

-Nomads cause you great joy and/or you are having a party and need to boost your attendence level. Last weekend I was in San Francisco and this weekend I will be in NYC for a B-day party and the weekend after I may be in San Fran for a website Launch party. ps. Maine isn't close to either of those American cities. Nor is it close to vetoing the Hawley-Smoot act.