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Anthony Head's avatar

I could not stop thinking about Albert Brooks and Dan Aykroyd in the opening of the Twilight Zone movie. Brooks turns off the headlights...Aykroyd gets nervous... "There may be nuns ahead," jokes Brooks. We all know how it turns out. (Better than a Motel 6) ... You wanna see something really scary? Nice, evocative piece here.

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Paul Vlachos's avatar

Thanks, Anthony. There's something about night driving that shifts me into another zone. Something about night driving...

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Anthony Head's avatar

I think my most mystical night drive happened somewhere in the Arizona desert, about 20 years ago. Nothing but me, the stars, and the impressive natural formations through which the road passed through. It was ... very special.

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Tabby Ivy's avatar

wonderful. that motel 6 photo reminds me of an Edward Hopper painting.

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Paul Vlachos's avatar

High praise, Tabby! Thank you. Hopper is a favorite.

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will passinault's avatar

I kept hearing Tom Waits "Diamonds on My Windshield" in my mind as I read your essay.....particularly his line ......"and the radio's gone off the air, and it gives you time to think"

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Paul Vlachos's avatar

Thanks, Will! I love that mental soundtrack you just conjured up...

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Paul Vlachos's avatar

Thank you, Connie! Sending so much love. xox

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