Since it has been raining for the past two days, I have spent more time than usual in my car. Urban driving, which is what I was subjected to, is always a slow process, with plenty of time for observation and rumination.
Judging time in a driving environment is next to impossible. No matter how much time a driver allows to get to a destination, it’s never enough. Traffic, construction, accidents and unforeseen events all alter a driver’s plans.
So, while I was winding my way through traffic, just ten minutes outside of the City of Boston, which was my destination, I got stuck behind a long line of cars waiting at a traffic light. Most of the cars were neatly lined up, one behind the other, just a few feet behind the bumper of the car in front of them. Continue reading ….
