Comments on: One Split Second

By: Editor

Editor — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 01:22:19 +0000

Nice. I’m linking it on http://www.transparentvoices.com home page for others to enjoy!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:27:43 +0000

Megaman the Madman — No truer words have been written.

Lorrine — Yes, I’ve read how horrible travel is in Florida. I don’t understand why we don’t do more to curb the massacre on our roads!

Fanny — Wow, what a powerful story. I’m glad it’s only fiction, but how many people are living that very nightmare? Thank you for your kind words.

By: Fanny

Fanny — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:26:14 +0000

There is actually a fictional story written by a Chinese author about this exact same thing, except, the car actually hits him. And now he's a paraplegic and he keeps replaying in his mind, what if I had just done something slower that day I wouldn't have been hit. He then goes on and on about the unfairness of life as he dreams about what he could have become were it not for that accident. It ends as bleakly as it starts. Even though I don't know you, I'm glad you're ok. It's a weird thing I think, that we're connected as human beings in that way. Wishing you many beautiful and grateful days ahead. Fanny’s last blog post..138th British Open Championship (2009)

By: Lorrine

Lorrine — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:36:03 +0000

That is a scary and all too common occurrence. I have had that exact thought – what if I had been there a second earlier? Or later? So far I have been lucky, but many aren’t. I was reading yesterday on another blog that Florida traffic accident deaths are outstripping the national average. I think you have be careful no matter where you are, though.

By: Megaman the Madman

Megaman the Madman — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:47:13 +0000

This is proof positive that each and every moment of life should be spent enjoying the things you do, loving the people your with and living each moment with enjoyment! Megaman the Madman’s last blog post..Obama is a homicidal maniac!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:41:26 +0000

Marsha — Oh, sorry to hear about the drunk driver. That’s a fear of mine, too. At least in my case, the other driver wasn’t drunk and could engage his reflexes quickly enough to avoid an accident. Glad it turned out all right for you!

Sherry at EX Marks the Spot — You know it.

John J Savo — Loudly and clearly.

luke at web design leeds — Ditto.

Jeff — I’m one of those people too. But never fear. I guarantee our slowness will save someone an accident (likely ourselves) one day.

Crabby Blogging Lady — Glad you had only close calls. Hope you never have a real one.

kathcom — I’m glad this post was only about a near miss and not making contact. Crosses fingers I’ll never have one.

Beamer — I think we all have. And let’s hope they’re all misses!

Elizabeth — Wanna know the reason I didn’t? I thought that could get me beat up. A man just died the other day in a road rage incident. Chased a woman down the highway who flipped him the bird, and then he lost control and rolled his car. Cripes.

LOBO — All I remember was that it was red. Is that sufficient?

Wendy — Oh, man. So sorry to hear that. I don’t know how well I would handle things if I was in a car crash where someone died. Even if it wasn’t my fault. That’s gotta stay with you.

LaTonya — Good analogy. And you’re right. I think everyone gets complacent.

Preston — And that’s why I wanted to write about it. To remember all those close calls and maybe keep them in mind whenever we get in the car.

Trade Show Guru Steve — Ah, you and I had the same experience. I’m glad neither turned into anything remarkable, but it’s good to always be reminded that a normal, boring day could turn into something so much different.

By: steve, trade show guru

steve, trade show guru — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:18:46 +0000

Hi Kathy,
Not a funny post at all, but one of your better ones (though they are all great)… a good reminder that life can change in a second. I had a similar experience a few weeks ago of nearly getting hit while making a left turn on a green light. Someone wasn’t paying attention and almost ran the red. I think I saw him out of the corner of my eye just as he hit the brakes. It wasn’t as close as yours, but made me very shaky as I continued on my way.
There will always be those drivers, so it is important reminder to drive defensively.
Great post. Glad you’re ok. Steve

steve, trade show guru’s last blog post..Belated Happy Fathers Day

By: Preston

Preston — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:41:31 +0000

What a scary story and I am so happy to hear you were not hurt. All it takes is one second, though, to make a difference. I think we all have similar stories to tell and each experience is truly scary. Preston’s last blog post..Top Ten Strange and Stupid Products

By: LaTonya

LaTonya — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:29:08 +0000

Glad you're okay. You made me think of my DVR.Had you two connected, there was no rewinding. Some of the worst drivers are experienced drivers. Because they know it all! LaTonya’s last blog post..Mama's Little Helper

By: Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:57:50 +0000

I’m so glad you’re okay. These incidents are very scary – I’ve been in a very serious accident where someone in the other car died (it was the driver who caused the wreck, and not his grand-daughter, thank the Lord) – and for years I thought about all the things that happened that day to cause us to be in just the right/wrong place at just the right/wrong time for that to happen.

I’m glad it was just a near miss -

Wendy’s last blog post..Prognosis: Grim

By: LOBO

LOBO — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:59:22 +0000

I say we go get that guy. Look, we know he drives a pickup: simplify the whole time-consuming process of actually looking for a specific jerk, and focus on apprehending everyone that drives a pickup -specifically the ones that won't help you move, and treat you like a jerk for asking! How many can there be? Maybe fifteen? Twenty? I hate those guys. LOBO’s last blog post..Chicken and Ducklings

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:24:07 +0000

I'm so glad you're OK. I totally understand the desire to jump out of the car and yell and scream at the other driver. I'm afraid if it had been me I wouldn't have been able to stop myself from doing just that! Elizabeth’s last blog post..Keep your fingers crossed

By: Beamer

Beamer — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:06:22 +0000

I feel your pain. I have come so close so many times with encounters with Idiot drivers. So glad it worked out for you. Take care. Beamer Beamer’s last blog post..From Downtown

By: kathcom

kathcom — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:50:26 +0000

I found myself holding my breath while reading this. Thank goodness you're okay! kathcom’s last blog post..Your Hamptons Summer Rental

By: Crabby Blogging Lady

Crabby Blogging Lady — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:29:25 +0000

Thank God you are OK. We've had a couple close calls, and a couple calls, too, so I can relate. Frightful indeed. God's not done with you yet, girl! Crabby Blogging Lady’s last blog post..Modern Technology, My Eye!