Carpool Substation

Nellie was not at her usual pick-up location near the Onpoint credit union ATM. It was 6:55 AM. She was never late. Carson called her and got a sleepy hello. She had overslept. Could we pick her up at her home in five minutes? Of course. In the couple of minutes we waited for her, I saw dawn breaking between the interstices of the electrical grid. Blip achieved.

Have I mentioned enough times how much I enjoy my carpool mates? Just beginning their careers. Able to leap into their clothes in five minutes, breakfast peanut butter sandwich in hand, ready to pursue their dreams. They keep me hopeful.