I leave Thursday to drive 8 hours into the wilds of upstate New York for an annual retreat. Eight. Hours. Last night I stopped by the library for a 'best of the worst' audio book. Usually it's a choice between young adult fiction and mystery/thriller. I was excited to find not just one, but two books on my ‘to-read’ list!
The Mermaid Chair
The Historian
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Car Love
While pumping gas, a dignified older man at the next pump turns and asks wistfully, “Do you like your car?”
I nod, “I love my Subaru.”
He nods slowly, “I loovvved my Subaru. Enjoy it while you can.” He turned back to a mini-van stuffed with car seats.
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The next morning as I’m getting out of my car downtown a black Mercedes convertible parks behind me. A white-haired businessman gets out, “Do you like your car?”
I nod, “I love it.”
He grins, “It’s my winter car. I like driving it better than the Mercedes. It handles better, it’s more comfortable. It’s such a great car.”
Phew! That just saved me $50,000!
2 comments:
I've always wanted a Subaru. Is that geeky or what?
I tried to read The Historian but couldn't get into it. A friend told me that The Mermaid Chair was okay, but not as good as her last book.
Oooh, I love my Subaru, too! I have a Forester. Love it.
Good to get some book recs. I've read a lot of duds lately.
Drive safely in your Subaru and enjoy your retreat.
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