The Following is a Public Service Announcement

Research has shown (OK, I've noticed) that people drive a car the same way they push their shopping carts. For example-

The people who strategically stop their cart in the middle of the aisle rummaging through their stacks of coupons are the same ones who drive their car slowly, and breaking frequently in the left lane looking at the scenery. They are in their own little world and do not try to shake them back to reality. You will look like the bad guy.

The drivers who speed up in the passing zone and then slow back down in the non-passing zones are the same ones who cut you off when you're heading to the chips aisle and then they stop to have a leisurely talk with strangers as you try to pass them by the popcorn.

And beware of the people with shopping carts that seem to be following the rules by staying to one side as they mosey down the aisle. They get to the end of the aisle, head their cart in one direction and the abruptly swing the other way. Last minute Nellie's. They are the reason I have to purchase band aids and knee guards. You see them on the road - their turn signal blinking left turn - but their car careening right.

The most dangerous cart-drivers are the ones that let you know they are in a hurry by periodically nipping your heels with their wheels and passing so closely to you that you can tell if they've brushed their teeth before they went shopping. Those are the same car drivers that bring fear to your heart because you know that the statement on your mirror that says "objects are closer than they appear" is so true. In fact, if they were any closer they would be in your back seat.

I hope I've saved a life - or at least a headache. Take precautions and drive defensively!

Thank you