Price of gas? That’s nothing, try buying cornflakes

The topper was my pal in the photo department who went to brunch in San Francisco’s Mission District last weekend. Her retinas were nearly seared by the sight of a bowl of Corn Flakes on the menu for $7.50. No fruit. Just naked Corn Flakes. SEVEN DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS.

What is the deal? Gas is one thing. Wars, other people having more oil than we do, too many people driving gas-sucking, battle-ready vehicles
only to visit a Bed Bath & Beyond