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I feel you. Like you, I don't understand it. Even my kids have noticed and commented that any time I roll into an empty parking lot, hunker down in a parking spot far far away from the entrance of whatever retail shop or restaurant I'm headed to, some alien space pod will be parked at least 1-2 cars from mine upon our return. Why? Why? Why? My magnetic personality?In admiration of my stellar parking skills? Contrasting car color comparison? I don't get it. And I also don't get why it bothers me so much. I kinda do, but I don't.

Writing is only a venting thing sometimes. THAT part I get. Write on Bev. Write on.

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This has been a hot button for me since I parked in a remote location on a visit to the local Kroger, way up on a hill, far from any other cars. When I cam out there was a giant streak of white paint and some dents on the right side of my week-old car. This reinforced my belief that people are no damn good.

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"pulling a Hayden Christensen" chef's kiss.

I legitimately don't understand people who choose to park on top of other cars when literally all the other spaces are available.

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Yes, to this.

I recently had an oversized industrial pick squeeze in between me and another parked car. I was sitting in my car getting ready to leave. He couldn't get out of his.

Yes, I took my time. Don't I have a piece of gum in my purse? Whoops! someone just texted me and I must answer with a one-finger peck.

Dude, next time park somewhere else.

Great peice, Bev!

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Mar 18Liked by Bev Potter

Okay Bev, Medium and now Substack? I will follow you anywhere but I’m older now and more easily confused. I became so engaged in finding your latest stories that I forgot to pee for a few days. This is one of the best ever and I’m good for the duration. A pubes width? Where’s my micrometer?

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This sort of thing does not happen at certain venues. You have to up your game, girl. And, BTW, how long have you been here? And I don't mean in this parking space.

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It's not the proximity of the parking, it's the mind-bending gymnastics necessary to comprehend the proximity of the parker.

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How did you know it was me? 😄 No, the real culprit has been officially shamed.

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Mar 17Liked by Bev Potter

It's got to be your magnetic personality.

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As a fellow misanthrope, I feel like you are constantly in my own brain! But big thanks for helping me laugh through my misery with lines like, "a pube's width away..."

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...and you're still CHEAP...at $30 a year.

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