bierkergaard

  One of my favorite things to do is to drive back roads. A sunny Spring day, the sun roof open, no music playing. Just relaxing. Why anyone would buy a car without a sun roof puzzles me. Just such a delight. I observe drivers on the major roads like Route 30. Everyone seems to be in such a hurry to get somewhere but why? Is it worth the agitation to save 5 minutes to get to the destination? What, just to get on the couch a bit sooner to watch cable? Those potato chips can wait.   I typically hang out in the right lane and just chill out when I can't avoid the roads like 30.  But, getting into the left lane to allow a car to merge often results in the reckless drivers not giving room. Cars are practically bumper-to-bumper in the passing lane, creating a dangerous situation for everyone.  There was a big accident on 441 and 30 the other day--the merge can work fine with everyone giving some space but that is not how these drivers think. Again, what is the point? Some Darwinian compe