1)WTH is going on with gas prices? It’s gone up 70 cents in the last three months. The Valdez hasn’t sunk lately. Nobody has bombed any oil refinery’s. The Mideast isn’t isn’t in any more turmoil than usual, so what gives?

2) why is it that no matter where you go, no matter what you order, when you eat Mexican/Tex-mex, the only two sides they offer is refried beans and Spanish rice? If they would broaden their menu they would rule the world. How about tater tots with salsa verde to go with your enchilada? Or corn on the cob with an ancho butter sauce.

No wonder Mexicans are swimming the rio grande, they’re hunting an decent side dish to go with their burritos