The bosses and the grrrls and I went on a little trip last week. All along the way I kept seeing these signs: Adopt a Highway. I had no idea that so many highways were in need of good homes.

So I get to thinking. Maybe I should adopt a highway. After all, I was adopted, so maybe I should return the favor. But then I think, am I ready? I wonder, will I ever be ready? How will I know?

Then I think maybe I will never feel ready.  Maybe nobody ever does. 

So should I adopt one?

How will I ever know what to teach it to make it the best highway it can be?  How do I teach it about rock slides?  How it feels to be slippery when wet?  What to do with those strong winds if it has a bridge?  What about when its shoulders get soft? 

I have to admit it's a little overwhelming.  I might not be ready.

Confidential to the boss man:  Have a happy birthday tomorrow.  You better share your cake.