It is pretty hot here today and, at lunch, I went on a wild goose chase (otherwise known as going to an establishment several blocks from the nearest public transportation, only to discover it was closed), so I decided I needed a rare treat. And I bought a Haagen-Dazs Yogurt and Sorbet Bar (only 100 calories), and was surprised when told it would cost be $3.18.
That got me thinking. About what things should cost. (Yes, I know there has been inflation; I have taken that into account.)
Yogurt and Sorbet Bar = 90 cents
Cup of Coffee = 90 cents
Ride on a bus or subway = 90 cents
Newspaper = 35 cents
Magazine = $1.25
Baseball Tickets = $5
Hockey Tickets = $5
Movie = $5
Paperback book = $2
Hardback book = $8
Shuttle to NYC (from Washington) or back = $65
Train to NYC = $45
Bus to NYC = $15
Shoe Shine = $1 (plus tip)
Hair cut = $12 (plus tip)
Hourly cost of for a lawyer’s time = priceless**
** ambiguity intended
Arthur Thinks (He Thinks) 