May 17, 1979 Raleigh Gas in four states is now selling for over $1 a gallon.
David Sedaris Theft by Finding: Diaries
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David Sedaris reflects on a significant moment in his diaries, noting that on May 17, 1979, gasoline prices in four states had surpassed $1 per gallon. This milestone highlights the economic changes and challenges faced during that period, impacting daily life and prompting various social reactions. Sedaris uses this to illustrate the broader implications of rising fuel costs in America and how such shifts influence people's behavior and attitudes.

The entry serves as a snapshot of a time when energy prices were becoming a critical concern for many. Sedaris captures the essence of this era, providing readers with a personal lens through which to view the frustrations and adjustments people made in their lives in response to these inflationary pressures. His insights offer a poignant reminder of the ongoing dialogue about economics and its effects on society.

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You'd think I'd have addressed my drinking, at least in the privacy of my diary, but it's rarely mentioned. To type that word-alcoholic-would have made it real, so I never recounted the talking-tos I got from Hugh and certain helpful people in my family.
David Sedaris Theft by Finding: Diaries
You'd think I'd have addressed my drinking, at least in the privacy of my diary, but it's rarely mentioned. To type that word-alcoholic-would have made it real, so I never recounted the talking-tos I got from Hugh and certain helpful people in my family.
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It's so hard to predict which friends will last and which will fade away. Quite often I'd move and lose half the contacts in my address book, people I thought would be with me forever. It's not that we outgrew one another. They just couldn't be bothered to put a stamp on a letter. Or I couldn't. Of course it's easier now with email.
David Sedaris Theft by Finding: Diaries
It's so hard to predict which friends will last and which will fade away. Quite often I'd move and lose half the contacts in my address book, people I thought would be with me forever. It's not that we outgrew one another. They just couldn't be bothered to put a stamp on a letter. Or I couldn't. Of course it's easier now with email.
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