“Mom was more terrified of being in Mexico than of the Democrats.” 🤣 You expertly captured this specific cultural moment—as experienced by an American family on summer vacation. I’m grateful that you saw fit to share this piece with the world, Karen.
This is fascinating and so funny. I love the misdirect in the beginning that made me think this was present-day until the mention of 1968. I think anyone who has been on any family road trip, ok or disastrous, can identify with the helplessness of the child in the backseat and the parents’ attempts to control unwieldy situations. Beautifully written and very thought-provoking!
It was indeed stranger than fiction. Glad you enjoyed it, Heather.
Thanks, Cathee. It was fun writing it.
“Mom was more terrified of being in Mexico than of the Democrats.” 🤣 You expertly captured this specific cultural moment—as experienced by an American family on summer vacation. I’m grateful that you saw fit to share this piece with the world, Karen.
It was so much fun reading it!!
Thanks so much, Alicia. It was a crazy adventure, for sure, among many such mishaps. I had fun writing it.
This is fascinating and so funny. I love the misdirect in the beginning that made me think this was present-day until the mention of 1968. I think anyone who has been on any family road trip, ok or disastrous, can identify with the helplessness of the child in the backseat and the parents’ attempts to control unwieldy situations. Beautifully written and very thought-provoking!
Thanks, Reagan, you who also have experienced the life-altering wonders of road trips. Love to have a whole plate of biscuits with you.
What a wild ride! You had me riveted from beginning to end.
Thanks, Dana. You have some wild tales in your family’ too. Looking forward to reading them.
Haha! Yes, I do.
What a great story to wrap up summer, Karen! And now I have a sudden craving for biscuits.