John Y’s Musings from the Middle: Blue Lights

Initial Reaction to Blue Lights Behind You (Phases over our lifetime):

16-35 : Panic because you immediately think of three things from your past that you could be pulled over for.

36-50: Irritation because you can think of four things it could be for and you don’t have time to get ticketed for any of them.

51-69: Indifference because you know you probably did something wrong (you just don’t know what) and ypu don’t have anything to do until Wednesday’s dentist appointment appointment anyway.

70 and up: A sense of enchantment at the pretty blue whirling lights and a feeling of affirmation that you still matter– and hope that the officer is someone’s son or daughter you know and will feel like talking for a while.