Here in MD, 2 hrs from DC, gas is hovering around $2/gal. I fill my Honda civc about every ten days. The last time I paid $19 to fill it, used to do that for $14.
I would like to commute to work, but I agree, our car culture makes that difficult. I would have to leave very early to get into work on time. I don't mind getting up early, but riding twisty country roads in the dark (with occasional dogs chasing) is dangerous. Our road is a short cut into the local car assembly plant and people FLY by in their cars. I would LOVE to see less driving. I may start now that the days are getting longer/more sun.
Have you tried walking anywhere? The traffic makes that difficult too.
Anyway, gas prices are outrageous, but it seems incredible that a gallon of gas can make mobility so easy compared to 100 years ago!