Deep Thoughts

This commitment must be as strong as marriage. What commitment am I hinting at? You’ve seen the signs. Adopt-a-Highway! Yay! Now I want to! It’s an un-admitted dream of everyone…

Remember, people and organizations adopt either to gain publicity or give back to the community. So, it’s a big deal. Now, you could think of the adoption like with a child. I have a different metaphor that goes even deeper. If you choose to adopt a highway, the road must become your spouse. Spend time with it. Love her/him! Depending on your gender of course…Highways are very conservative. When you sign that paper, you have signed your life away. Not specifically to responsibility—even though there will be—but I say opportunity! Such a better word. Creates optimism.


You do have a responsibility though. Shoot, here comes another metaphor. You must become a greenskeeper. Follow me on this. The highway needs love, nurture, and guidance. Many a man has strayed from improperly caring for his strip of road. Look at yourself. Bottles, butts (cigarette of course), and bums scatter across your highway. And you call yourself a qualified adopter! Clean up your act. Put some pansies in that soil.

Adoption awaits you. Literally, millions of children need to be adopted. But I speak of the highway adoption program. Remember our topic! Sheesh. Lost you so quick.

Adopt-a-Highway is calling your name. Will you respond? Or will you choose to adopt a real child? Your fate lies in your hands.