This is my daily commute. Pretty dismal, isn’t it? I remember many moons ago, when I swore I wouldn’t work for “The Man” and be a part of the Rat Race. Funny how that worked out, considering I work for the Federal Gov’t; and, well, you can tell by the picture how firmly ingrained in the Rat Race I am.
I get through my commutes with audio books. They are my lifesaver. Sometimes, bumper stickers will offer up some amusement during my drives. But, you know, I pretty much see the same people with the same bumper stickers everyday. There is one bumper sticker I get behind most often than not; “Maryland. Live for the weekends.” Hmmm.
Live for the weekends?
Is that the best Maryland has got?
Someone got paid for thinking of that?
Virginia is for Lovers and Maryland lives for the weekends? WTF? What about those days in between? That doesn’t really induce a happy thought about Maryland, in my opinion. Virginia hints if you go there you are going to get laid. Colorado invites you to a “higher state”. Idaho boasts “Great potatoes. Tasty destinations.” Washington State succinctly says, “Say WA!”
Forgive me. I love Maryland. I really do. I was born here and I was so happy to return. Maryland has mountains and beaches. Skiing and deep sea fishing. Farms and urban areas. Vineyards and blue crabs. I just think the tourism folks could come up with something more…just more. Something that does justice for the loveliness that is Maryland.
I just saw they did come up with “Maryland of Opportunity”. It’s better but it just doesn’t grab you and pull you in. I have no suggestions either. Maryalnd is lovely! Maryland is stupendous! See? Those don’t do it either.
Hopefully, the person with the bumper sticker will cover it soon or remove it. Cover it with a politcal bumper sticker; those are easy for me to ignore. If not, that’s okay. I may be working for “The Man” and running the Rat Race, but I have two very good reasons for doing it at home.
