packing

I am going to ask you to something very weird right now. First of all, I want you to listen to your thoughts. Now tell me, what thoughts fill your head? Would you label them as positive, or negative?

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I drive a Subaru. 1995 Legacy Brighton wagon. The cheapest model. Power nothing. Crank your own windows. Maybe if Microsoft Windows was powered by a crank, like the windows in my car, it would work better. When it comes to cars, my philosophy is: the more power gadgets, the more things to go wrong. Like the radio, which only plays the left half of stereo. I don't even bother with the tape player. Who wants to listen to just the left half of Talking Heads? Give me the essentials. Traction - trust me, the all wheel drive comes in real handy during a Maine snowstorm. Steering. Brakes. Heat, window defrosting, and air conditioning. Reclining bucket seats.

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