I'm Just Happy To Be Here With You Tonight

LOOK OUT!

On my way back from a run for art supplies and a quick run into Kinko's I came home via our old 'hood in Newport Beach.

Around the corner from where we used to live we had numerous auto accidents - the wailing of sirens and choppers flying overhead was a daily occurence. And it was here where I almost was a statistic today.

A woman was making a LEGAL left turn onto the major road - she had the right of way - and I slowed so she could merge in front of me -- knowing the hazard there.

Out of NOWHERE a sports car complete with blonde hair blowing in the wind comes flying through the red light.

She clips the woman who was turning -- car parts clanging everywhere on the asphalt -- and she is headed right for me. Right.For.Me.

In an instant I said my 'goodbyes' to everyone in my head. She was going close to 55mph in a 30mph zone and I appeared to be her next target.

In an instant she got control of her speeding over priced bullet - and veered.

All I could think was .... I am still here...I am still here.

When I stopped shaking and got over the urge to puke I looked skyward and thanked my Mom.

I never really believed in guardian angels until today.