Getting Better Mileage

I have a gauge in my car that instantly provides the calculation for my current miles per gallon statistic.  I’ve noticed that when I keep my eye on this gauge, I end up with better mileage for my trip.  The reverse seems also to be true.  It feels like I’m able to change the mileage just by looking at it.

What is going on here?  Could it be possible that the pressure exerted to the foot depressing the gas pedal is subject to whether or not I am looking at the gauge?  Or perhaps the anticipation of looking at the gauge determines the pressure I apply to the pedal

Half Inch

“As she heard the rumble of the undercarriage being lowered, the stewardess motioned for her to put her seat back in the upright position.   She pressed the button on the armrest and the seat-back moved forward – about a half inch.”  ICE by Mark Kane.

I read this a few weeks ago and it just won’t go away.  I now make the decision to write about it. Fasten your seatbelts!

We are supposed to do what we can to keep life steady and safe.  We are supposed to follow the rules to prevent misfortune.  We are supposed to be aware and protect ourselves from disaster. 

Fruits

Just a few errands today and I was struck by the number of choices I had.  I guess I don't think about that too much as I usually just go about my day moving from one thing to another, getting the job done, doing domestic chores, cooking dinner, getting ready for work and getting ready for bed.  Automatic-life.

During my excursion, I was also struck by the number of times when anger ruled over consideration, communication, understanding, and civility.  And then, I got angry about anger!  Yea, so I need a little help sometimes...

A 24 Hour Person

Watching television isn’t like it used to be.  I grew up with a ‘schedule’.

• New seasons always started in September when school is back in session.  
• You could almost guarantee that your favorite shows would be back.  
• You learned about the characters and they actually became part of your life.  
• Some of your most favorite shows were listed on your calendar!  It’s Thursday and it’s 7PM.  It’s an appointment.  
• You cried when something bad happens to your ‘friends’ and you laughed with them when appropriate.