My car's starter is going bad. I
never know when it’s going to work or not. I’ve taken to hitting it with a
rubber mallet to knock the brushes into place, but now even the rubber mallet
is failing to work. People owe me money. I’m waiting to
get paid, and there’s part of me that wants to replace the starter myself.
My car has a manual transmission. I find myself driving from
one hilltop to another to insure a rolling start to pop it into gear. Second
gear is a much smoother start than first gear. When
I contemplate taking a drive I have to think about the relative proximity of a
hill as it correlates to my prospective destination. Another thing I need to
consider is the slope of the hill. Momentum is a crucial element to a smooth
start. I’m at the mercy of nature. It’s a good thing I live in Los Angeles and
not Florida.
“Hey, why don’t you meet me for a drink?”
“Is
there a hilltop near by?”
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