Sally Bjornsen Writes

Has anyone noticed how weird driving has become lately?   I live on Queen Anne in Seattle. The place is a buzz with  busy parents chauffeuring their kids around to camps, play dates, doctor’s appointments, barber shops and whatnot (which happens to be my favorite place).  And, I got-a say—run for cover, it’s dangerous out there. 

Lately I have been walking a lot (since the weather is nice) which seems slightly safer than getting behind the wheel.   When I do have to drive, which is several times a day, I stick to the main arterials to avoid the texting mom or dad careening down side streets with a SUV full of kids.  Just the other day I sat behind a woman at a stop sign for about three minutes.  Her head was down and I could tell she was in deep with her i-phone.  Didn’t we decide that was against the law? 

Anyway, I am here to tell you—driving isn’t what it used to be.   So, be on the lookout before you get smashed or smash into a texting parent on the way to the market.  Now that’s advice you can use.