Parking Lots as Speedways

Here is my pet peeve and I promise that I will not dwell on this or any other negativities.

But lately I've noticed that parking lots have become part-time speedways. It's crazy. I find myself playing the role of a video game target - dodging and dashing trying to avoid an automobile.

What is the deal and the sort of impatience that accompanies this tendency for drivers to aim their ten tons of steel at pedestrians?

I just want a little more patience, so that I can relish the sale items that I just purchased instead of looking and being startled into either halting my steps or puttin some pep in my step.

Pay Attention, why don't you ... ?

Lately, I have been a bit perturbed about driving. Now, this is not a proclamation about me being the best driver in the state of Ohio. However, it is obvious to me that I am certainly not the worst driver on the roads in the Buckeye State.


Poor Judgment of Speed

• This is a huge pet peeve of mine; and recently it seems lots and lots of folks are just sashaying in front of me; nevermind, how fast I am going. It forces me to hit the brakes and yell profanities and/or make a quick maneuver to an available lane.
• Keep in mind, a great deal of my daily driving is on a four lane state route. So motorists wanting to enter the highway are supposed to use caution before getting in the mix. I think they are saying "to hell w/caution, I'm the unstoppable Gertrude, and I need to get to Delores' so we can bake some pies ..." Okay, so I'm stereotyping, but only to make a point (please tell me you got the point ...)