My friend was a regular at a local bar and I used to meet him there for drinks and dinner.

“Graduate?”

I used to work with cops and for a bunch of guys earning $150k/year and retiring at 45, they were the biggest cheapskates. They used to complain loudly when their prescription drug copay went from $3 to $5.

I was expecting to see a Tacoma (or almost any midsize pickup) on this list.

Not only is it OK to punch a neo-Nazi, it’s OK to punch James Dolan.

Speaking as a hockey fan, I couldn’t name 3 active NBA players, let alone 3 members of the Knicks.

Time will tell if the Garden gets Oakley Beck.

Salvation Army runs a gym? And to think I only thought the SA managed thrift stores.

My local public recreation center costs as much - or more - than many YMCAs and health clubs, but I really enjoy swimming in the pool there. I now work there 2 hours/week and get a free year-round employee membership, which saves me $700+ annually. Plus, I enjoy teaching classes there in the evenings!

They’re VAPORLIGHTS silly!

They’re VAPORLIGHTS silly!

I went with Flash Wireless a few years back to save about $15/month compared to my Verizon plan. Flash uses Verizon’s network, which is ubiquitous in my state.

I received a government employee discount from Verizon Wireless.

A few years back I pledged to volunteer less. I was always the guy to sign up first for a charity event, chair some committee, etc. It was eating into my free time and I found myself spending my workday on my volunteer responsibilities. I rarely had time for myself.

A friend booked a r/t flight to Florida on Allegiant Airlines from an airport approximately 45 miles from my house and invited me along. FWIW, live 9 miles from a major International Airport and hold a United MileagePlus Visa card, which allows me to bring 2 checked bags for free on my flights.

Two weeks to replace an alternator? That took my mechanic an hour or two. You did get to drive a sweet Mustang for 2 weeks though ;-)

One summer evening I let the dog out in my backyard to relieve herself and went to bed. My dog and I are usually early risers, and a wet nose in the face at 5 a.m. is not uncommon. I woke up and looked around the house for my pooch.

In New Jersey, we call such drivers “New Yorkers.” The GSP ain’t the BQE.

Is your comment what the hipsters call “meta” these days?

My mom is extremely old-fashioned and Catholic but generally warm, gregarious and extremely generous and giving.

I marched in Washington, D.C. because I felt very alone since Election Day. It was encouraging to be among like-minded compatriots for once.