I get quite confused by where a comma goes. Does it go here, or there, does it connect an independent clause after or before a conjunction? Does it depend on the conjunction’s politics, smoking habits, or sexual preference? If the conjunction has a history of spousal abuse can it really be trusted with the custody of a dependent clause, and does it deserve the use of a comma? After all, a comma is a privilege, not a right.

Have any of you ever lost heating to your home while it was really, really cold outside? Like your electricity goes out for a prolonged period of time, or your heater breaks? Isn’t that the absolute worst? It’s happened to me several times, and it makes me realize 1.) how awesome it would be to have a fireplace and 2.) how lucky I am to have heat most of the time. I can’t imagine being cold every day.