Obama factor

OK so whatever's going on - I like the trend.

The very first words from the last 3 people to put my life at risk while out riding my bike (2 diving into parking spots, and 1 trying to door me) offered up immediate apologies instead of stupid excuses (the standard being - "Oh, I didn't see you").

All 3 folks were of the fairer sex; though in the past these were equal opportunity excuse givers too.

And while it doesn't justify their bad driving behavior it does allow me to offer up a chance to calmly discuss and educate them so hopefully their children (all 3 ladies had kids) will be extra vigilant for drivers like just like them. And I anticipate that these ladies behavior may change for the better as well.