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Archive for April 3rd, 2008

Song Talking

Add comment April 3rd, 2008

Just finished a novel where two characters were “song talking” (using song lyrics as parts of their dialogue). Perhaps it’s a good way to help people remember, so here’s my version. “Slow down, you move too fast” (feel free to sing outloud!) I’ve said it before, if we just all drove the speed limit, we would get more miles per gallon and save on gasoline. There are other things to consider here. Do you really want your Septran transportation vehicles to go over the speed limit? Or a school bus? Is it necessary for city or county vehicles to exceed the limit if they are not “in pursuit”? Should they be thinking about saving on gas mileage too and being good examples? And aren’t they actually spending tax payers dollars when they fill up the tank? I’m trying … it is not easy to slow down … but I think it will be worth it. We can ”make the morning last” and then we will all be “feeling groovy”.

Jan Herbert

 Jan Herbert



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