When I travel by car, I am mindful of the first MILE MARKER I see. These green signs posted on major routes are beneficial. Whether I break down and need to let someone know where I am, need to know how close my next exit is or how close I am to the next state border, these signs show my…
My journey to a healthier lifestyle needs to be a sensible one. It is difficult at times to follow the SAFETY FIRST credo and stay within my SPEED LIMIT. I need to consider all the ALTERNATE ROUTES, avoid getting stuck in a ROUNDABOUT, and find the right INFORMATION. It is helpful that TOPS provides a CROSSWALK to serve as a…
There were times during my journey towards a healthier lifestyle when I was just cycling and recycling. Going round and round, trying to find an exit. So, you can imagine when I see a ROUNDABOUT sign, I get a little queasy. There are times when I see one that I just want to DRIVE THRU. However, I have learned much…
Even when I follow the signs, I realize that not all journeys will be smooth. That dreaded SPEED BUMP sign will pop up, reminding me that I am now and always will be UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Despite seeking ALTERNATE ROUTES, obeying the TOLL AHEAD sign and planning to STOP and get the right FUEL, there is always going to be a…
My refraction on the phrase “free ride” is that I do not believe it. No matter what I do, there is some type of cost associated with the process. Now, it may not be cash, it may be effort I need to put in, or something owed in kind, such as a favor for a favor. On my winding journey…
The next sign I want to refract on is the infamous DRIVE THRU sign. This sign has two concerns which are of equal importance on the journey to a healthy lifestyle. It bears mentioning that the first DRIVE THRU sign used at a restaurant was in Springfield, Missouri in 1947. If that sounds familiar, Springfield is also where Seeds of…
While I continue to Follow the Signs to a healthier lifestyle, I am reminded of times when the need to MERGE was necessary. Just like what is expected on a highway, there are many reasons to MERGE or YIELD to oncoming traffic. You must take care when trying to MERGE. Planning will prevent unsafe maneuvers. INFORMATION I learned early when…