I finally had to break down and get a new (to me) van for my art shows. Now vans by their very nature are not DIVA! They are utilitarian vehicles that get you and your assorted passengers and cargo to a destination. They are not sexy but they are a necessary evil for an artist who has to transport a portable store to a new location each weekend.My new (to me) van is a dark green Ford of "a certain age", much like me. Well, I'm not green but I do have a few miles on me. I have named her "Petunia".
Now, I have found that if you treat your cars with respect by giving them a name and petting them for a job well done they will respond much like most men. In other words, they will be reliable, comfortable, easier on the pocketbook and more inclined to be responsive. A little gift now and then is also beneficial.
So I gave Petunia a pair of earrings. They are small mirror covered replicas of disco balls that were in style in the 1970s. These are very DIVA car earrings - they sparkle and dance around as Petunia and I go down the road.
I think Petunia likes her new earrings. Petunia is now a DIVA car and I think Petunia gets better gas mileage since she's gone DIVA.
Your stories are as colorful and fun as you are, Terri!
ReplyDeleteI like Petunia and I have found the same thing to be true. I've had some cars longer than I had a husband! LOL
I wouldn't mind having a pair of those earrings for the Pa-jamming party in Daytona.
hehe.. I'm sure Petunia loves the new Diva'ness of her disco ball earings. Cute.. :)
ReplyDeletePam - Petunia says thank you. She is resting today and needs a bath.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I have seen mini disco ball earrings at the dollar store - I should have bought a pair to match Petunia!
Karlyn - Petunia is now angling for new shoes (aka tires) but she will have to wait - I have a plumbing issue that is #1 priority on the fix it list this week, lol.