One more thing to be thankful for — affordable transportation. While I bicycle and take mass transit for daily trips related to work and basketball, my wife and I are renting a car to get down to family in North Carolina for Thanksgiving. It’s always a trip we’re excited about — to be with sisters, brothers, parents, and the rest of our wonderful family and friends — and to enjoy their delicious contributions to the annual feast. This year will include another treat, one that helps us weather the recession: lower gas prices. Today, gasoline has fallen to $1.99 per gallon nationwide — less than (more…)