ESB, Breastfeeding and Aggressive Driving

I am sitting naked, wrapped in a soft, fuzzy blanket, nursing my Redhook ESB. I didn't take off all my clothes for shits and giggles--I don't particularly enjoy being nude--I just didn't want to get a more pimples and a yeast infection from sitting around in sweaty work-out gear--that would just add insult to injury. I spent the day learning about breastfeeding--fascinating what the girls can really do. I saw lots of boobs today--didn't know that an areola could be nearly the size of a dinner plate--THAT'S HUGE! Also can't say that I have ever heard anyone refer to a boob as a big mac before...would you like the special sauce with that? My adventures in breast feeding were at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, which is only important because it means I have quite a commute. No offense to Maryland drivers, but what the hell is wrong with all of you? There is never any question when I have passed into Maryland driving space on the beltway--all of the sudden I am surrounded by asshole drivers doing 80 and not using turn signals. What is that about? Routinely, I get extremely aggravated by merely having to be on the beltway--but being on the beltway in Maryland adds a special je ne c'est quoi...it drives me up a wall! In the midst of my sailor-mouth swearing this morning, however, I stopped to think about my aggravation, the chest pressure, the gripping of the steering wheel with knuckles white and sweaty palms--and questioned my heightened physical and emotional reaction. Is it really worth it? No. It really isn't. I can't change how any of those people drive--though I have often contemplated holding up demeaning signs as I pass them too closely on the right--or even just informative signs, like "Your turn-signal is on the right side of your steering wheel--use it!" or "Consider looking in your blind spot before changing lanes without a turn signal!" (Yes, I have an obsession with turn signals--it dates back my my driving lessons years ago). However, if I can't change anything, why get wound up about it? I have my life lesson for the day--now it is just a matter of sticking to it and applying it elsewhere. Vow - I will not get worked up over the asinine Maryland drivers because I cannot change them. I will not let my vital signs change because of people doing stupid shit that I cannot do anything about. I will take a deep breath and move on--at the requisite 80mph around the inner loop while in PG County. I will look for other opportunities to apply said lesson. Stay tuned.