I sent my parents each an e-mail to let them know I'll be driving to Portland for the weekend... that way, I'll be a Good Son, and I'll avoid "Why-didn't-you-tell-us-you'd-be-on-the-road?"
In the message, I also commented on taxes briefly:
--Oregon has no sales tax; should make shopping there "a joy."
--Washington has no state income tax; thank God, since I already have to file with Iowa and Illinois.
Summary of the replies:
--Mom: "Drive car-fully!"
--Dad: Multiple and detailed paragraphs of his "tax philosophy" and general complaints against the tax system, which he believes places the greatest burden on low income households. The man should've run for office.
There. That should summarize the most unusual environment in which I was raised... and explains why I read too much and worry excessively about my driving skills.
Posted by James at January 30, 2004 09:18 AM