Deep Thoughts
Since it is nearly 2 a.m. on Tuesday night/Wedesday morning, I am in no mood for a lengthy entry tonight. Instead, I will leave you with a few observations, taken during my brief road trip this evening. (More on the trip tonight/tomorrow night, dig?)
-It's best to remember that, when driving alone, you don't need to point out the cows to the nonexistent toddler, who's not in the backseat, who would otherwise be very interested, but isn't because HE ISN"T BACK THERE. Nor do you need to point out the big trucks, the horses (or "neigh neighs" as Lil' Man calls 'em), or anything else he thinks is cool. You're an adult. You've driven alone plenty of times before. Act like a grownup, for cryin' out loud.
-Whenever you hit an animal attempting to cross the road, make sure it isn't a skunk — lock up your brakes, flip your car, roll down an embankment Fall Guy style...anything to avoid squishing it. I drove past a semi-flat skunk that met just such an unfortunate fate this evening and I could smell it for at least two miles before and after I passed it. I can't imagine how bad the car that actually hit the animal must stink. That stench can melt the enamel off your teeth.
-No matter how fast you drive, there will always be one asshole intent on driving just at least ten miles per hour faster. Don't cop a "you ain't gonna pass me" attitude. Stay away from said speed demon, because he/she — oh, come on, it's always a "he" — is going to die in a flaming wreck sooner or later and will probably take you and three others with him if you don't keep your distance.
That's all I have to say about that. Goodnight.
-It's best to remember that, when driving alone, you don't need to point out the cows to the nonexistent toddler, who's not in the backseat, who would otherwise be very interested, but isn't because HE ISN"T BACK THERE. Nor do you need to point out the big trucks, the horses (or "neigh neighs" as Lil' Man calls 'em), or anything else he thinks is cool. You're an adult. You've driven alone plenty of times before. Act like a grownup, for cryin' out loud.
-Whenever you hit an animal attempting to cross the road, make sure it isn't a skunk — lock up your brakes, flip your car, roll down an embankment Fall Guy style...anything to avoid squishing it. I drove past a semi-flat skunk that met just such an unfortunate fate this evening and I could smell it for at least two miles before and after I passed it. I can't imagine how bad the car that actually hit the animal must stink. That stench can melt the enamel off your teeth.
-No matter how fast you drive, there will always be one asshole intent on driving just at least ten miles per hour faster. Don't cop a "you ain't gonna pass me" attitude. Stay away from said speed demon, because he/she — oh, come on, it's always a "he" — is going to die in a flaming wreck sooner or later and will probably take you and three others with him if you don't keep your distance.
That's all I have to say about that. Goodnight.
posted by Carter at 1:52 AM
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