Bottlenecking

Why is it that any time two cars are parked on opposite sides of a suburban street, they will be parked directly across from each other?

And why is it that, 7 times out of 10, when driving down that suburban street there will be a car coming in the opposite direction and the passing point between that car and yours will fall immediately between those two parked cars, creating a moment of "Nuts will we both fit? I don't think we'll both fit With the whole street to park along why are there TWO cars right there Doesn't anyone pay attention to these kinds of things when they park? Should I slow down and wait for them Are they waiting for me They're waiting for me/They're not waiting Whoa Watch the mirrors HONESTLY I can't believe we both fit I guess I'm glad I've got a small car Whew."

Seriously.

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Also:

Sunday Snippet - Nice is Overrated

From a Sunday School discussion re: Balaam and the Ass -

God is not nice. He is kind, loving, compassionate, forgiving, generous, patient, and many, many other wonderful things. He is not, however, nice. He does not pander to the feelings and sensibilities of others, and has no problem holding His position. He does not dither, or waver, or lead anyone on - He tells it like it is, and kindly and lovingly expects all of us to buck up and like it. He trusts that we will trust Him, and follow where He leads without having to always be babied along. He supports and guides and answers and listens, and does not waste anyone's time with "nice". "Magnificent", "awesome" and "overwhelming" are much more in His line. God is completely empathetic - He understands perfectly everything we feel and experience, and will not leave us alone unless we ask Him to... and generally not even then.

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I would like to be a valiant, immovable friend. I would like to be known as one who has a kind, loving heart. I'm no longer so concerned about being "nice".