Open Letters

Dear Person Sitting At On-Ramp Signal:

 

Fascinating, isn't it?  How the light goes from Red to Green and back to Red SO FAST!  I can see how you might have missed that, three times in a row.  It's OK, though--I, for one, was not born knowing how on-ramp signals work, either.  And besides, you weren't in my lane, so, what the hell do I care?

 

 

 

Dear Person Stuck Behind On-Ramp Signal Virgin:

 

Clearly, I was in a much better position than you were, to enjoy the hilarity of someone sitting indefinitely at an on-ramp signal light, so, forgive me for laughing.  I must say, you demonstrated extreme patience in waiting until the second signal was missed before laying on the horn, however, passing someone on an on-ramp once they finally figure out that they are supposed to GO ALREADY is not recommended.  It would be lovely if morning commutes never involved me wincing in anticipation of a disaster directly ahead of me.  Luckily, I was in a stopped position at the time you made your daring move, so I could close my eyes.  The lack of crashing noises was an unexpected delight!  Nice drivin'!