Matt takes the test for his driver’s license today. He’s ready. I don’t know if we are.
Getting a driver’s license is a turning point. Another milepost along the road to adulthood.
Matt’s a very good driver. I’m not worried about him. He’s responsible. Conscientious. I just reminded him that he’ll be driving a loaded gun, and that 44,000 people die in car accidents a year in the U.S. And I told him about the best advice I was ever told about riding a motorcycle — don’t drive mad.
That’s it. That’s the sum total of advice I can dispense as my son moves on down the road. That, and what Jackie Stewart once said: “Drive spectacularly.”
You Knew This Had to Happen
Throwing Down Our Gang Signs
The Serious Shot
Sheryl With the Boys
The Whole Family
{ 3 comments… read them below or add one }
It is such a milestone. I don’t know about you, but I still remember taking my driver’s test. Quite vividly. Sood luck Matt!
Best of luck to Matt.
Best of luck to Ma and Pa Frank – a shot of bourbon will help.
Well, guys, we made it through day one. Whew! He’s a good driver, but wow. It’s still a shaky day for parents. Onward!
And Pax, you and I both need a bourbon.