tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647562459433740241.post930909811865256508..comments2023-08-23T08:27:08.039-04:00Comments on UU A Way Of Life: Story of the day - What's with the Hummer?David G. Markhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08336565533124142690noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8647562459433740241.post-3884968454000296562014-08-04T10:21:58.346-04:002014-08-04T10:21:58.346-04:00Human behavior is often hypocritical and contradic...Human behavior is often hypocritical and contradictory. We say one thing and then do another. What to believe? Carl is giving up a position of authority, power, respect, and community status as he retires from the police force. His ego is suffering the loss of this attention and power. What does he do with his grief? He misguidedly attempts to retain this attention by buying an oversized, gas guzzling, awe inspiring vehicle desperately trying to hang on to respect of his former peers. His wife does not want to participate in this charade but there are plenty of women who would and I wonder if Carl and Sally are headed towards divorce?Kevin Andersonnoreply@blogger.com