Hey Lady

Hey Lady,

I’m not sure what side of the bed you woke up on this morning, but please make whatever adjustments necessary to ensure a better night’s sleep moving forward. You clearly are not a happy camper before the sun comes up.   And quite the lead foot you have!  As I was happy to be alive, happy to be swine-free, and happy to be running strong on my 12miler this morning, I noticed your headlights through the dawn mist as you came barreling down the hill as I crossed the street in front of you. 

I am a big believer in pre-emptive moves to avert potentially face-smashing incidents on the road.  I prefer to throw up the typical hand wave (50% “good morning,” 50% “watch out, I’m running in front of you so please stop” wave).  You have a nice car already and it doesn’t need a 5′7″ curly-headed hood ornament to add flair.  Additionally, I have no interest in joining that poor squirrel who is taking a dirt nap in the ditch. 

So when you scowled at me and made the turn, I was quite surprised. Perhaps you didn’t pick up on my “50% good morning” wave?  You surprised me even more when you slowed down just enough to roll down the window and hiss at me, “I KNOW HOW TO STOP, (rhymes with) WITCH !”"   Yikes.  Sorry, Lady, for saving you from the wrath of a vehicular homicide indictment. 

Most surprising, however, was my atypical response of  waving and yelling, “HAVE A GREAT DAY!” 

I have no idea what got into me.  I guess I was just happy to be able to train again sans-pig.

Anyway, Lady, I hope you get a better night’s sleep tonight.  And please, SLOW DOWN for runners!