There’s a rainstorm at Casa NewMexiKen this morning that began around 3:30 that goes way beyond Biblical. Mercy! If it rained any harder a good swimmer could swim straight up. [Update: About an inch-and-a-half.]
43,443 people were killed on American highways and roads in 2005, the highest number since 1990 and the highest per miles driven since 1986. 4,553 were motorcyclists (10.5%).
But what is amazing is that 55% of the passenger vehicle occupants who were killed were not wearing seat belts. Fifty-five percent!
About 80% of people use belts, so the 20% or so who don’t are really giving above and beyond the call.
Buckle up!
Have you noticed that mens’ rooms are getting busier? Woman have been complaining for years about the unfairness of long waits while men just zip in and out. Not any more.
As the baby-boomer men age — the oldest are now 60, the youngest turning 42 this year — it’s taking guys a lot longer to get the job done. There’s much more down time in mens’ rooms. As a result, we’re starting to see lines at crowded venues. Some are standing-room only.
This situation can only worsen as the male population continues to age.
This is my favorite entry of yours in a while. I love hearing little tidbits like this with a bit of your humor thrown in.