tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post4129435958370820308..comments2023-10-17T04:51:08.765-10:00Comments on KauaiEclectic: Musings: Slow Down, Pay AttentionJoan Conrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-80275530173414832712008-01-14T13:00:00.000-10:002008-01-14T13:00:00.000-10:00Yes, Larry, life is complicated, and it seems some...Yes, Larry, life is complicated, and it seems some people care too much, and others not at all.Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-65897912871457694422008-01-14T09:35:00.000-10:002008-01-14T09:35:00.000-10:00I'm sorry for the little dog. When we lived in New...I'm sorry for the little dog. When we lived in New York City, a medium-sized dog ran out between some cars and I hit it. It died quickly. I didn't see it until it was practically under the right tire. In New York, this happens, when dogs are allowed to run loose, but I felt awful, really, really, awful, and of course tried to locate the owner. No one said they knew the dog or owner, and I arranged for its (very undignified) disposal.<BR/><BR/>But I knew I had hit something and I stopped to take care of it. I have no kind words for the truck driver, who likely also knew. At the same time, I wonder about the wisdom of letting dogs run free near traffic, and also why the speed laws are never enforced.<BR/><BR/>Life is complicated, and can be very sad at times, and whether it is a dog injured in traffic or an elderly pedestrian hit in a crosswalk, there are things we might do to prevent similar events in the future. That is, if anyone cares.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06742098296808508617noreply@blogger.com