Turn Signals

I was in a meeting this morning where the discussion kept going off all in sorts of unexpected directions, and it reminded me of my proclamation from years ago that the world would be a much easier place to navigate if PEOPLE had turn signals like cars do!

Of course, we would still have to contend with the idiots who just plain wouldn't have the good sense to use them (just like when driving -- I despise those people! there's a very good reason that turn signals are not optional equipment on cars, folks!)...but think of the bliss of having someone signal before taking off in a different direction than you are presently moving....both during conversations and while physically moving around.

No more verbal tangents without clear warnings before hand..."blink, blink, blink...I'd like to discuss this now!"...no more shopping in the crowded mall only to be run into by the crazy lady on a mission to get the best prices ever on the very item you are getting ready to pick up...."blink, blink, blink...I'm headed your direction now!"...no more relationships where you think you are traveling the same direction when you really aren't..."blink, blink, blink...hazards flashing....danger ahead!" We all know people who would just be running around all the time with their hazards blinking...a visual cue to move away as quickly as possible for self-preservation.

And just think of all the options to personalize and accessorize your blinkers based on your mood or fashion leanings. I can imagine signals in all colors...neon, pastels, checkerboard patterns...and shapes...smiley faces, skull and crossbones, superheroes.. the possibilities for creativity is endless!

I may just be on to something here. If this becomes the new "thing," I sure hope there are royalties involved! Remember, you heard it here first...

Until next time...