Doing 90-degree turns while reversing, I quickly internalized (well, after I got through the part where I was just memorizing -- which was less helpful) that I turn the wheel the opposite direction of where I want the front of the car to be pointing. Which, in retrospect, probably people had attempted to explain that to me before? And it's probably more nuanced when you're making less than 90-degree turns. But hey, I have learned a thing.
driving practice #21: 3-point turns & parallel parking
Doing 90-degree turns while reversing, I quickly internalized (well, after I got through the part where I was just memorizing -- which was less helpful) that I turn the wheel the opposite direction of where I want the front of the car to be pointing. Which, in retrospect, probably people had attempted to explain that to me before? And it's probably more nuanced when you're making less than 90-degree turns. But hey, I have learned a thing.
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driving practice #11 // also, ASA & smartphone
FCS-Ian's wife gave birth to their second child the night after our last driving lesson. Sunday afternoon, Shoshana picked me up at my house and…
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How do I not have an icon that accurately expresses my nerdy excitement?
Remember when I posted about maybe going to ASA? On the phone yesterday, Ari asked about it, and I said I wasn't feeling so sure anymore. For…
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[Sixth Saturday after Epiphany] joy sadhana
Yesterday morning they were predicting ~4in of snow today. This morning my gmail theme claimed it was snowing and I walked into the kitchen to check…
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