We're Drinking Again    

   Water, that is. 

   No less than three plumbers' trucks sat outside our home yesterday morning. Wonder what the neighbors thought.

   The men installed four faucets, a water heater, and replaced a hard-to-reach, shut-off valve that was leaking. 

   We're back to normal, a little poorer, but still more fortunate than millions worldwide who still lack safe drinking water.

Golf Carts vs. Cars   

   If you don't live in the South you might not understand this article.

   The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that in 2017 some 17,800 injuries were treated in the ER due to the use of golf carts. 

   People use carts to take kids to school, go shopping, or just go for pleasure, sometimes using streets. We used to ride for fun while visiting our late aunt in a golf-cart friendly community in Georgia. 

   Safety people suggest adding seat belts, turn signals, parking brake, exterior windows, windshield, head and tail lamps, and a power train capable of 20 to 25 mph. Then have your cart inspected and get a registration and insurance. 

   Your cart will be legal for a licensed driver to operate on roads where the speed limit is 35 mph or less.

   Some folks actually use golf carts to drive themselves to the golf course in their community. Imagine that.

      Jimmy