Has anyone ever sat and thought about the amount of time we spend in an automobile throughout our lives? Over an 85 year lifespan the average person will be in transit for approximately 8.5 years, and that is without factoring in the time spent immobile while you catch that last ear full of Kenny Loggins, or you pull over to hit your disobedient children. That eight and a half years is solely time spent on your way to and from a destination.
Take some time one day and sort through your fondest car memories, pick a few out, call them your "transportation's greatest hits" if you'd like. Remember the school bus? the soundtrack? the elderly? The drive in? the drive thru? the drive by? So many great memories have been created in our four wheeled fun boxes, almost an entire decade worth. Can anyone honestly compare the time spent in our cars with any other decade? are our cars to blame for Acid Wash Jeans, she mullets, and Kirk Cameron....? When was the last time your car invited you over for a night of Magic Cards, Crystal Meth, and a prescreen of Empire Records......?
While most would agree that the appearance of our cars have changed over the years, could anyone dispute the impact these majestic steel beasts have had on our lives? They have towed our cargo with the strength of a mighty oxen, stored our belongings in their compartments like the noble kangaroo, and most importantly they have watched over our children and dogs like the wise owl while we shop and gamble.
For their years of service and loyalty what have we given back to our cars? how are we spending this decade in transition? We are throwing it away for our text messages and cheap thrills, hell most people don't even enjoy the time they spend in their car, if you don't believe me take a glance over at your next stop light, take close looks at Deborah downer or Douglas Doucher, They are either steaming mad or pre occupied with looking important on their cell phone. HEY it's not your cars fault you have been exploring new areas of lame in your life. Now put down the phone and roll your windows down, turn that music up and enjoy your ride. This is the one part of your day that is void of expectations and responsibilities. your only concerns should be seated dancing and steering wheel drum solo's.
It is no accident that the journey is often more fulfilling than the destination, so I say we start enjoying our travels and salvage what is left of our decade in transit while we still can.
Thank you and goodnight
Take some time one day and sort through your fondest car memories, pick a few out, call them your "transportation's greatest hits" if you'd like. Remember the school bus? the soundtrack? the elderly? The drive in? the drive thru? the drive by? So many great memories have been created in our four wheeled fun boxes, almost an entire decade worth. Can anyone honestly compare the time spent in our cars with any other decade? are our cars to blame for Acid Wash Jeans, she mullets, and Kirk Cameron....? When was the last time your car invited you over for a night of Magic Cards, Crystal Meth, and a prescreen of Empire Records......?
While most would agree that the appearance of our cars have changed over the years, could anyone dispute the impact these majestic steel beasts have had on our lives? They have towed our cargo with the strength of a mighty oxen, stored our belongings in their compartments like the noble kangaroo, and most importantly they have watched over our children and dogs like the wise owl while we shop and gamble.
For their years of service and loyalty what have we given back to our cars? how are we spending this decade in transition? We are throwing it away for our text messages and cheap thrills, hell most people don't even enjoy the time they spend in their car, if you don't believe me take a glance over at your next stop light, take close looks at Deborah downer or Douglas Doucher, They are either steaming mad or pre occupied with looking important on their cell phone. HEY it's not your cars fault you have been exploring new areas of lame in your life. Now put down the phone and roll your windows down, turn that music up and enjoy your ride. This is the one part of your day that is void of expectations and responsibilities. your only concerns should be seated dancing and steering wheel drum solo's.
It is no accident that the journey is often more fulfilling than the destination, so I say we start enjoying our travels and salvage what is left of our decade in transit while we still can.
Thank you and goodnight
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