AN EMOTIONAL GOODBYE TO MY MECHANICAL MISTRESS, THE FAMILY MINIVAN
“Congratulations, you’ll love your new convertible. Just sign here…Mr. McDermott… Mr. McDermott…” said the car dealer. “Ah, sorry,” I responded. I was trading in my family minivan to buy my wife’s “new” pre-owned vehicle. During a lull, a torrent of family driving memories came to mind. I got back to the paperwork while Kate