NFL games being played in London: How much fuel did those two charter jets use? The responsible “green” movement tells us to turn in our SUVs for more fuel-efficient models in order to conserve energy. Wal-Mart, Target and other large retailers are all crying the blues regarding slow holiday sales to date, as we await the announcement of record-breaking profits for Exxon Mobil again and again. Perhaps Exxon will share some profit with Wal-Mart and we can be spared their belly aching reports.

Now, the Red Sox are announcing opening the season in Japan. What tail is wagging whose dog?

I’ll fill up the SUV tomorrow morning, gripe a little to the store clerk about the $60 out of my wallet, and try not to feel too guilty for driving the big thing in the first place. And the last place I’m going is Wal-Mart.

Tom Collins

Bangor