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14. Procrastination. If you had more time, you’d be able to put it off longer. What do you put off to the last moment? Why? Tell a story about how you just barely got something done in time – or didn’t.
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HAVN FN, An Anecdote.

VanZandt's picture

Today I saw a yellow convertible Mustang, driven by an elderly man and presumably his wife, this car bore the license plate 'HAVNFN.'

Seeing this served to make my day slightly worse, because in my perfect world, everyone should drive morose looking, old fashioned steel automobiles while still preserving the environment.

A yellow Mustang, especially with two such plates, campaigns against this dream of mine.

I pondered this means of transportation as we drove behind it for some time, and came to the conclusion that these old people were nothing but complete anarchists, for our government does not want our seniors to drive flashy cars and 'HAV FN.' The current government wants our elderly to pay copious amounts of money for life insurance and prepare to die.

Rock on, you saggy old rebels. Rock on.

offreadin's picture

heh-heh-heh

Submitted by offreadin on July 16, 2008 - 10:23.

Okay, this is funny. I read the last line and I started to giggle. It's a nice combination of humor and a message. I think you should expand this and send it in to the free press (or other local paper) as an editorial. Also, what do you think of changing rascals to rebels? You seem to be implying in your piece that they are more like rebels than rascals.

VanZandt's picture

~That's a great idea, I'll

Submitted by VanZandt on July 16, 2008 - 10:37.

~That's a great idea, I'll do that. Thanks!

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