We’re Gonna Need a Bigger…Car
Originally published at Exponential. You can comment here or there.
Today is my in-between day in the midst of two vacations. And on that day, I’m working, I’m filing court paperwork, and I’m blogging.
So a few headlines from the last week or so:
- Toyota Prius. I love you. Your sleek design, your smooth transitions, your silent presence. I love the innovation of the cup holder, the push button start that briefly makes me wonder if I’m driving or doing laundry. I am enthralled by the little leaf symbols that pop up on my screen to show me how eco-friendly I’m being. I love the interactive displays and the roominess. It was the best experience to rent a Prius during my vacation and worth the extra money. I now know what I’m saving up for.
- Chrylser 300. Weird. Huge. But plenty of trunk space. It seems somehow wrong to show up in a car looking like this to one of the largest gatherings of subculture campers in the USA. But if I’m anything, I’m paradoxical. And therefore, this will probably be the best choice. It gets the same gas mileage as what we were going to rent afterall. I think I’m still mourning my prius. I’m certainly glad that all the gear will fit in though. Yay!
- Pro Se Divorce Services. Now that my paperwork is finally filed and I no longer have to deal with this character, I am relieved to report that I have a date for my divorce, even though Pro Se Divorce Services screwed up almost all the paperwork, and created the crazy scenario I had to go through to get my paperwork done in time before it was dismissed. Never use him. I will be writing a complaint elsewhere when I get back. All I have to say is that someday, I will laugh at all this.
- Seattle. Pike’s Place Market was really neat, and the peaches were second only to the apricots. Lordy, were those good.
- Portland. This city is green in more than a few ways. Three hours in Powells is not enough.
- Black Rose Book Collective. What I thought might be some vegan recipes was actually an anarchist cookbook pamphlet.
- Pacific Northwest. Beautiful land, unlike an area I’ve seen. Olympia, Portland, Seattle, Fort Flagler, Fort Worden…and more. Socially, perhaps just a New York with a different ocean. There was an odd sense of entitlement in this area that seemed to mirror the East Coast. A reactionary, pioneering sort of attitude that says, “Out there is good. Follow our rules or we’ll make your life miserable.” Activism is closer to evangelism here. Great ideas, innovations and movements. Sometimes, the intensity is a bit much.
- Guy on the Bike Who Rode Past Us on the Right Side as We were Making a Right Turn. Dude. You were so nearly dead. That was not cool. I don’t care if you live in Fremont.
- Pennsic. The effort required leaves something to be desired. However, I wish I was there already.
- Tandem Kayaking. = Relationship Testing. We passed, although there was a rocky start.
- Fort Flaglerites. Inspiring, friendly people who make a good family. I’m glad to have spent so much time with them.
- Dude Who Grabbed my Partner at the Airport. Because we like to believe the best of people, we will assume that your aggressive nature was a unconscious response to believing that we were stealing your bag. But you might want to look into that hidden aggression. We’d appreciate if you’d assume the best of us as well.
I shall see you all in a week or so.