I went for a drive to the park with my family. I asked myself questions I never thought I’d ask myself. Should I have my window open in the car? What if that guy in front of me spits out his window? What if the guy in the car passing by with his window open sneezes? What about that lady on the sidewalk? Am I too close? I was sweating stupid sweat.
It was a gorgeous afternoon. Perfect. The kind I would have every window of my car open and the music blaring.
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