How they live

While in Cleveland I like to experience the full range of delights at the rental agencies have to offer. I have recently enjoyed the 'driving a cube' life with both the Kia Soul and the Nissan Cube. I have done the USA MUSCLE CAR route with a Mustang and a Dodge Charger. I've done the small car thing with the Escort, the Mazda 3, and the Toyota Echo. but aside from one stinky car in Philly i have not HATED a car until today.

Today i decided to try a Jeep Wrangler. The moment i hit the highway I knew this would be a challenge. Crosswinds buffeted me like a semitrailer. The engine roared but accelerated weakly. The seat was both too low to see properly and too high in that my knees bumped the wheel. The stereo was tinny and harsh. And i think i blew a quarter tank before i made it to the job site. I exaggerate of course for semi comic effect but nonetheless, i was put out: why does this car exist? Why do people BUY these? I want to stand outside of a Jeep dealership and pass out pamphlets. Offer hugs to those lost souls looking to buy one of these monsters.

I think a Hummer actually makes more sense as a vehicle. How sad is that? ANYWAY.

The weekend is over and it was a wonderful long break from work. I didn't touch work for 3 days, and i realized today that I didn't get behind as a result either. Interesting.

I spent a half hour on my outdoor couch yesterday, enjoying the breeze and sunshine while my dog raced about happliy. There was yet another neighborhood BBQ and the kids played and played. Isaac fought bedtime tooth and nail until his head actually hit the pillow, at which point he zonked peacefully. Bella and I had great reading time and cuddles, and she too was out pretty quickly.

I snuck out this morning at the unreasonable hour of 5:20. I told the cab company 5:30, but i guess they were just all up and early. Allowed me to chill at the airport a bit i suppose,

I'm staying at a 'real' marriott this week - not the traveler budget ones (courtyard, residence inn) but the real capital M Marriott. And it is very nice. VERY NICE, A guy could get used to this.