Every time I drive in Houston I wonder what would happen if there were a collision in the HOV lane, since there is really no way to get any vehicles on or off except at the predetermined areas.  And as of today, I have my answer.  Traffic comes to a screeching halt and it turns into a parking lot.  People get out of their cars and onto their cell phones.  Some people stand on the tops of their trucks to try and see what the holdup is.  I always assumed it would totally suck to be in that situation, with concrete retaining walls on either side and consequently NO ESCAPE, and it looks like I was right.  I felt especially bad for the woman leaning way into the back seat, holding a bottle for her rear-facing infant.

And if you are wondering how the tow truck gets to the accident, I will tell you.  It backs in from the nearest exit.  Sucks to be that guy, backing a flatbed down a very narrow lane at approximately 5 miles an hour.

Thankfully I wasn’t actually stuck IN that mess, but traffic on the highway slowed down quite a bit due to the emergency vehicles.  Either way, I think it pretty much confirmed that I will never take the HOV lane again.

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The local Little League sent out an e-mail the other day, looking for businesses to sponsor teams.  N and I are considering paying the $300 fee ourselves, just to see if anyone would question the sponsor Vandalay Industries.

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I’ve decided that I really need to start carrying a little notebook everywhere I go.  Because I had a REALLY GREAT idea for a post!  It was awesome!  And funny!  And I don’t have a clue what it was.  Don’t worry, though.  I’m sure it will come to me, and if I can remember to put a notebook in my purse before that happens, I’ll be all set.