I do not think that I am an expert driver, but I do think that I am a competent driver. But what scares me isn't my driving, but the driving of others -- I can control my own driving.

Today I went to the store, about a mile and half away. Driving to and from the store (straight on and turn left into the parking lot) I saw the following:

1. A car make a left hand turn from the right hand lane -- across three lanes of traffic and a center "chicken lane" -- while the driver lit a cigarette.

2. A driver weave in and out of two lanes of traffic and the "chicken lane" while talking on a cell phone.

3. A driver, who was obviously going well over the speed limit, whip around a motorcycle...the motorcycle cop turned on his red & blues...and my heart was gladdened, forsooth!

Tomorrow morning I think I'll go out and shoot some targets. It's a lot safer at the shooting range than on the roads!