GOOD NEWS, GOOD NEWS — by Steve Nadis
Second I took our car to the Good News Garage (yes it really does exist!) to have it looked over, as I haven’t kept up with the prescribed maintenance schedule, and was relieved to discover it only needed about $600 dollars worth of fixes to be in tip-top shape. Normally I wouldn’t consider spending $600, which I don’t have, good news, but I was expecting the tally to be much worse.
I spoke briefly with Ray from Car Talk (and co-star of the movie, “Cars”) who truly is a great guy–someone with a knack for making you feel good, even as you’re draining your wallet. He encouraged me to go to Maine with my family this weekend, and his argument was so persuasive, I almost took his advice. But at the last minute I decided to stick with my original plan: stay home and do nothing.
Coincidentally, I flipped the radio on for a few minutes this morning and Car Talk was on. One of the brothers (I think it was Tom) posed the following question, which I found especially relevant during my quiet weekend at home: “When you’re doing nothing, how do you know when you’re finished?”
You should have gone up to Maine, it’s truly spectacular this time of year. Now and October are the best times to visit. I grew up in the Western Mountains of Somersett Country. Highly recommend it.
In a weak attempt to answer your bit of philosophy, when you’re doing nothing, how do you know when you’re finished? Answer - when you get bored.
You know you’re finished when your wife tells you to get up and do something. Duh.
I posed the question rhetorically, not expecting an answer. Yet the two of you–GS&GM–have provided stunning answers, effectively quashing any debate.
I admire your work,can you teach me how to write such a nice article