The Astro-man Cut Me Off, but then he smiled
He pulled out in front. Completely cut me off.
Then he realised what he did.
Caught my eye, waved, smiled, drove off. I did the same, and due to his authentic acknowledgement of his mistake, I avoided getting irked, thus helping my sunshiny frame of mind continue without interruption, as I played (quite loudly) the surf rock genius of Man or Astro-man?
Sometimes things aren't that complicated: you do something inadvertently. Something dumb.
You apologise.
Sometimes simply in the form of a thankful wave and apologetic smile.
You move on. And know that the roles will be reversed someday soon.
A joyous Thorsday afternoon to you, earth.
Now go listen to some Man or Astro-man. Or Shadowy Men from a Shadowy Planet.