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The rules of the road in life

 

Road rules! I think they could be used in other areas of our lives. Take for example, keeping to the left (or the right depending on where you live). How much easier life would be if everyone kept to the left when walking at the park! You wouldn’t have someone cut across in front of you as they approach; you wouldn’t have that scooter or bike zooming all over the footpath coming right at you and scaring you half to death. You wouldn’t trip over dog leads or errant toddlers; you wouldn’t get stuck behind someone wandering all over the place making it impossible to pass them. Oh it would be lovely.

And what about the supermarket? Yes!

I’m one of those people who do not enjoy supermarket shopping so when I get in there I just want to GET IT DONE! I do not browse. I do not wander. I do not amble. I do not saunter. I know what I want and I know where to find it. Is there a speed limit? I probably don’t abide by it. Take evasive measures if you see me approach. Do not risk walking in front of me as I may not slow down.

In my perfect world, everyone would keep to the left with their trolleys, indicate if they are passing and not block up the aisle. I always seem to get stuck behind that trolley that is parked right in the centre as its driver browses the shelves. Or behind that trolley that zig zags from one side to the other making it impossible to get ahead. Or behind the trolley being driven by the person on her cell phone—yet another good road rule; do not drive while on your mobile phone. Oh the frustration at having to put on the brake all the time when I simply want a clear road.

Oh, that’s my husband calling me. He has probably remembered something he wants me to buy.

“Yes dear, of course. I’m heading that way now. Anything else? OK. I’ll see you in twenty. Bye for now.”  Oops, I’m standing in the middle of the aisle blocking at least four trolleys. Putting my head down so that I can ignore all the irritated shoppers behind me I pull to the left and press down on the accelerator.

 

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