Cutting back on Memorial Day

User-submitted stories about how high prices are affecting holiday plans.

I wonder if our elected officials are having to make the same cost cutting measures that a large majority of us are? I do not believe that they are, as nothing is being done. We have an energy secretary saying that nothing needs to be released from the reserves to bring the average working family relief. If a person makes minimum wage, it takes nearly a whole days pay to fill up the gas tank, yet he sees no need? Our entire government system is a farce. Of the people, for the people, and by the people…what a joke!

Marnie Wade


Montgomery AL

This weekend I am not going anywhere. Usually I go camping. I just retired this year and the cost of food and gas is more than I can afford.

This weekend I will be expanding my garden space and put in more vegetables than I usually do. I cannot believe the cost of green beans and watermelon.

Karen Bultman


Evansville IN

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