To the 30-something road rage lady: I'm sorry I pulled in front of you and slowed down your speeding. You were riding my ass, so I put my blinker on and pulled over to the right, so you could happily pass me. I looked in my rearview mirror, and instead of passing me, you were raising your arms in the air and yelling at me. I guess you didn't realize I was trying to let you pass me. I know I drive slowly and cautiously. I'm in this stage called mid-life. When we pulled up to the light, you looked right at me and started yelling through your glass window. You mouthed, "Have you been drinking? What's wrong with you?" I smiled and gave you the A-OK symbol. With that, you mouthed "Fuck you" and gave me the middle finger. My seven-year-old son sat in the back seat, confused about what was happening. After you drove away, I did my deep breathing exercises to calm myself down. Oh speeding lady, please try breathing and slowing down out there. Let's try and have some peace and on the roads.
Road rage
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