@jwz@mastodon.social I've got a lot of gripes with my father. But one thing I really appreciate about him is that he's incredibly aware of pedestrians anytime he's driving anywhere someone could be on foot. Especially in neighborhoods.

I recall him saying "I always drive slower than the speed limit in neighborhoods. At any moment, a ball could bounce out into the street, and a child could run out chasing it and you won't have much time to stop." That stuck with me. A person's life is worth infinitely more to him than shaving off .2 seconds from his total trip time. I wish more drivers were like him.