Virginia Drivers don't drive, they aim!

They other day, a former Navy Seal died while riding his bicycle on Shore Drive in Virginia Beach. So I had to write something about the drivers here. The roads would be safer in general if people tried just DRIVING THE CAR, like their supposed to. I moved here from Boston, I've never seen such a disregard for others (in a car, or on a bike) as I have in Virginia/Hampton Roads area. 100 times worse in VA than Boston. More and more drivers have no respect for anyone but themselves. They think it's ok to drive on the wrong side of the road while making a left turn, then are surprised another car is coming the other way, like whaaaaat, another car on the road besides me? Blatantly forcing their way into traffic like their are the only ones trying to get some where. Pulling out in front of the other drivers and not stepping on the gas, forcing the person they pulled out in front of to firmly brake, if you can't pull out and GO, maybe you should wait. I love the ones who pull into traffic on a 2-lane road right beside you, then put their signal on because they now want me to brake and let them in, I don't think so, if you just waited 3 seconds, you could have got in this lane in the first place, and not involved anyone else. Bicycle riders know this one: A car passes you, then brakes and turns right, right in front of you, very dangerous, and the cyclist will always lose this encounter. But I guess it's OK in our society to do other things while driving, I mean why not talk on the phone, text, play with the kids in back seat, fumble for things, conduct business, put on lipstick, reading books, shaving, or just stop in the middle of the road to drop someone off. I've seen all these things. Then the person kills someone and cries, "I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to do it"! Well, did you take ANY precautions? I have no remorse for these people. If you were focused on the road, maybe it wouldn't have happened. Accidents do happen, if you were focused on driving, and had an accident, I would offer my sympathy toward your misfortune. Just remember, you may be driving a car, but others are also, and there are others using the roads, not in a car. Just focus on driving the vehicle, driving properly, being respectful of others, and there will be a lot less tragedy on the road. I'm not saying the driver who killed this person was doing any of these things, but often times they were. Don't be that person. Pre-ACT, don't re-ACT, re-ACT is often too little, too late.

How do you think?

How do you look at a glass with water in it? I'm not a pessimist, or an optimist, I'm an "Other".

Pessimist: Glass is half empty.

Optimist: Glass is half full.

Other: Thinks there is twice at much glass than water.

I'm an "Other", thinking outside the box. Always look at the whole picture, and try to know all the facts for a better understanding.

Case in point: I read once that one of those college studies stated that; based on the fact that the sale of Oven cleaners have declined over the years, their conclusion was that people don't clean there ovens like they used to, and that peoples ovens are dirtier than they used to be.

Well, if you know that most all ovens sold now are self cleaning, continuous clean types, why would people need oven cleaner anymore.

This is a good example of knowing all the facts, not just what one person, or group, presents to you.

Question everything you encounter.

Who's eating after you?

All you can eat buffett suggestion: Please place serving tools so that the handle is not touching the food. May keep others from getting sick. Also, after handling serving tools, do not touch food with your bare hands unless you've washed them, or bring handi wipes with you. I've been sick from not doing so, missed out on life, and probably made others sick also. I've seen many people just serve themselves, and drop the entire spoon/tongs in the food, these were placed there for everyone to use. Think sanitary. Keep yourself, and others healthy.