Trapped in Traffic:
Gridlock is the only word that describes my situation. It had the makings of a perfect lunch with a friend, but as it turned out, I missed lunch. In fact, before it was over, I wasn’t even sure that I would make it back home. The sense of panic was real, though I did my best to remain calm.
The highway ahead was closed and all traffic was being forced to veer to the right that was a...