Dear Mr. Police Officer:

Thank you for breaking my streak of warnings.

I guess one out of six isn't too bad. Especially one out of four within 5 blocks of each other.

They say that things start to catch up to you as you age, and for me driving citations fall into that category. I must have looked more apologetic back then. Or found officers who were willing to hear my story (I can be persuasive). I'm not a speed maniac, nor a rule disobey-er; just pulled over for a missed turn signals, or speeding on the way to a funeral. Alas, tonight there was no warning, just a fine.

At least my husband is understanding.