Oh, Connecticut

So I’m from North Carolina. Born and raised, 19 years.  I’ve spent the last 4 years up in Connecticut, and I think I’ve finally figured out the rules of the road!

• When the speed limit says 50 mph, it really means 60-80 mph
• When your lane is ending, despite what the signs may say, there is no need to merge, just keep driving. The people in the non-ending lane will surely let you in. If not, just keep driving anyhow.
• If someone is turning left, pass them on the shoulder. If they are turning right and just taking too long, pass in the center.
• If someone cuts you off, or is going too slowly, make angry gestures. A lot  of them.
• “No Right Turn On Red” is really more of a … suggestion
• Be aggressive! You own the road.
• In the great city of Hartford, red lights don’t mean a thing. Just keep on going.  If someone stops at a red light, or gets in your way because their light is green, see “Angry Gestures” .
• But whatever you do, DON’T TALK ON YOUR PHONE WHILE DRIVING! That would be dangerous

Ok, so while these are all things I see on a regular basis, and they are very strange to this little Southerner, I have to say… Connecticut, these past 4 years have been a real pleasure. I am looking forward to our remaining 6- 8 months here.

Joys of the Magic Light Box

I bought a “magic” light box from AC Moore about a week ago. I’ve been having loads of fun “doodling” as my father-in-law would say. Here are some of my drawings.

((sorry about the poor quality, but I don’t own a scanner.))

Picture number 8 is the one that Toni and I did together when I went over to her house a few weeks ago.

Number 6 is one that I made for Toni. Whenever you ask her how she is she responds “I am blessed and highly favoured, my sister!” So I made her a drawing