We pulled behind the line of cars stopped at the intersection. The traffic light blinked green. No one moved. Our irate driver yelled. “Moron, get off your phone.” Horns blared. The car ahead of us jerked forward. The light blinked red. The noise of crunching metal reverberated through the streets.
Catherine (Cathy) Shields writes about parenting, disabilities, and self-discovery. She is a retired educator with an M.S. Ed in Exceptional Education. Her experience includes networking and dealing with children and families of persons with disabilities. Cathy and her husband reside in Miami, Florida, where they raised three grown daughters. They kayak, ride bikes, hike in the Everglades, and visit the two grandchildren who live nearby.
