i have always driven my Honda Civic in a way to minimize the RPMs in order to make the engine last as long as possible. So now i have a cosmetically thrashed civic with a strong engine with 250,000 miles.

I’ll probably drive this car the same way.

but no eating in or dogs throwing up in the car this time. Also i’ll close the windows so cats don’t come piss in it during the night.

now, let’s see, a custom pattern for a vinyl design. i’m going to need to ponder that. I need a logo….

There would have been a satisfying dissonance between a thrashed 80’s civic and license plate holders from an ivy league school and a top law school…but I never went there…

i remember in the old days seeing bumperstickers saying “don’t laugh it’s paid for”…havent really seen those around for a while. “Don’t laugh…the financing’s real cheap” isn’t quite as punchy…”don’t laugh…my lease is almost up?”

if i had bought a midlife sports car, maybe “Powered by Viagra”?

i am too scared to put insulting bumperstickers on. Don’t want to make anyone too angry at me needlessly.