People Are Like Cars

Originally Posted 5/11/07
My van is growing a personality.
For instance, if we take two trips to Fort Worth, I know it will need a quart of transmission fluid. This is its way of saying, "These are long trips, and my joints are aching. How about some relief here?"
On occasion, it likes to stop on the freeway to rest. This is its way of saying, "Look-I have been carrying you people around for weeks. It's time to rest now." So we stop to rest for an hour or two, and its ready to go again.
Sometimes when we turn the corner, it makes strange noises. Sort of like me on the exercise bike. You see, all these quirks don't make a van (or a person) useless. Sometimes they both just need a little extra attention.
Sometimes we don't take the time to get to know someone, because they're too young, too old, too high maintenance. Slow down and take the time. You may find the trip more rewarding.