So I helped a friend move into her new place yesterday and in exchange for my services, she offered to give me a free month’s membership at the gym where I work out. That really got me thinking about how I could creatively barter my way through these trying times, like the man from Montreal who traded his paper clip and eventually got a house. Now I won’t be able to trade Fleetwood Mac albums for this month’s rent–even though my landlord is a big Fleetwood Mac fan. But what about piano lessons for gas money? Let me know if you’re interested!