from the Corpus Christi Caller-Times (full article)

by Gretchen Arnold
truck driver & bicyclist

I am you. I am your neighbor and your friend. I am a daughter, a sister, a mom, and a grandmother. Our kids went to the same school and we go to the same church. We’ve enjoyed each others’ company at business meetings and social gatherings. We shop at the same grocery store and exchange greetings over the dairy section. I am part of our South Texas family and enjoy our South Texas hospitality.

Wherever I go, I am greeted warmly, treated with respect, and people are friendly. The many people I interact with daily would not think of doing anything to jeopardize my safety or begrudge the bit of space I happen to be taking up at the time. I drive a truck.