Road Warriors

Sunday, February 18, 2024

I’m looking outside at the snow mounds on fence posts and dreading today’s drive to work. Yesterday, the roads were terrible, snowy-slick–and in late afternoon treacherous, especially while rounding the roundabouts. Coming home in the late evening was worse. Some big-truck drivers and risk-takers disliked my 20 mph speed. Despite the threateningly slick street conditions, some were aggressive, racing frighteningly close to pass my car. Finally, I felt lucky to reach my turn-off from the main drags.

Last night, the key streets became plowed and today’s driving might be less awful. The department store where I work faces too few staff in this weather. I resist calling to be out for almost any reason. First, I’m a trooper who doesn’t take working commitments lightly; and second, I tend to overthink situations but am a team player.

Coworkers who avoid driving today will short-staff the store. I’ll get ready to go in earlier than scheduled–and yes, will drive at my usual 20 mph, or slower–despite the threatening, nutsy Road Yahoos.

Dear Friends: This fierce February weather blast soon will become history! Diana