'Tis the Season 2005

Again, a little something different.

You find yourself distracted by the daunting and ridiculous thought of entering the consumer-clogged streets. Fearful of stoplights. Clogged motorways. Zombified Razzle-Dazzle 'holiday' hoo-ha. Walking becomes the rational choice when moving at a pace of two miles per hour.

Cold dashboard. Squeaky shoes. Cookie-cutter holiday goods.

You see the cheerfully opaque look in their faces-- souls motivated by a spirit of giving... or buying.

A tinge of black roadway peeks through layers of salt and flurries, reminding you that you're in control. Grip the wheel, use your blinker.

Find a parking spot. Learn the art of swiping plastic.

The cold air is thwarted by the heat of your engine, the salty roadway gives your car a reason to live.