Consequences Follow Choices

Well choices have consequences and so choosing to leave late on a drive to Southern California will, of course, have traffic consequences.
Here’s a status update: we got to LA just in time to join the community of workers now headed home from work. 🙃

My husband grew up in LA and has driven this freeway for 50 years. He says there has been no structural change but the traffic has increased by maybe a factor of 10. Once again, choices have consequences! Tell that to California voters who just can’t connect voting down highway projects with the consequence of massive traffic overload on existing freeways.

Consequences Can Be Good

Not all consequences are negative. Some are great and I’ve found one thing that’s producing great consequences for me. I’m practicing gratitude again. I’m doing it now as we poke along in traffic. I am acknowledging and giving thanks for the world-class selection of radio stations found all around the dial here. 🎼
Drivers are skilled at close quarter maneuvers and exhibit a surprising amount of patience and generosity. They know from experience there’s not another good option.
Air quality is good. My asthma says, “Thanks”!
Mexican food at El Cholo is a revelation. Really! The food is great, the atmosphere is authentic and the Margaritas are yummy.

I gotta go, my husband took advantage of my distraction and is listening to cheesy Talk Radio and 70’s Top Hits.