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Swallowing My Stomach

It was only a hair’s-width of hesitation on my part, but it was the saving grace. I had paused at the first neighborhood intersection before proceeding onto the second intersection […]

June 25, 2008 AKMPhoenix

Going the Distance

Where I now live is a significant distance from where I work. With no traffic, it takes over a half hour for me to get to the office. During rush […]

June 10, 2008 AKMPhoenix

So Telling

When I got close enough to read it, her license plate said:XQZMWA Apparently that is all she needs to do whatever the hell she wants on the road.

May 30, 2008 AKMPhoenix

Laughing

What a fabulous way to start my day! My daughter read to me from her required reading book as we drove to work. And, at a stoplight, I glanced at […]

April 29, 2008 AKMPhoenix

Knowing Myself

The red SUV sped almost past me on the right side of the freeway in rush hour traffic. Then, almost as abruptly, slammed on their brakes and slowed considerably so […]

April 23, 2008 AKMPhoenix

Morning Drive

I have a fairly lengthy daily commute, usually through intense traffic and seemingly gazillions of cars. In the morning, the bulk of the trip is driving into the sunrise. In […]

February 19, 2008 AKMPhoenix

Gag & Sputter

Apparently, here in the Land of Zion, the air quality is soooooooo bad that they are advising everyone, who can, to stay indoors and to avoid driving. Since I live […]

February 18, 2008 AKMPhoenix

My Own Meme… FOR REAL

While following JMT’s example and doing that last meme, I glanced at some of my other posts during the year and thought to myself, (and who else would I have […]

December 30, 2007 AKMPhoenix

Driving Birds

This morning, I was driving to work. I was somewhat oblivious to the goings-on about me as I was in deep thought. I was first in line at an intersection […]

December 14, 2007 AKMPhoenix

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