Hear this, Detroit . . .

So, I spend a lot of time in my car.  I mean, A LOT of time in my car.  As a sales person with a territory that encompasses 3 states, my car is my main office.  Other than sleeping and a few other key essential activities, I use my car for calling, computing, planning, catching up.  And let's not forget the kiddos--I've changed diapers, spoon fed, bottle fed, breastfed, pumped, played, snacked and sang with the kiddos in the car.  It's not an SUV, it is truly a BGIDF--badass get it done factory. 

I actually quite enjoy driving and time in my car.  That's usually when I'm able to catch up with family and friends on the phone--free of little monkeys needing snacks, wipes, songs or toys.  Time to listen to MY music, sing, rock out or car dance or just do some good solid thinking.

During this precious "thinking time" I've had the opportunity to conjure or imagine some inventions or gadgets that might make our lives easier.  As it were, I have no engineering, mechanical or technological skills WHATSOEVER.  Okay, a wee little proficient in technology but just imagine a blank look here if you try to discuss things like horsepower, spark plugs or CAD drawings.  Does not compute in this here brain.  My talents lie in other places--generally those places are called, "30,000 foot overview" and enjoy more figurative than literal details..

I'd like to call this an "Open letter to enterprising engineers in the Motor City."

In Car Conveniences:
*Butt recognition technology for temp, radio stations and seat--yes, I know you can push a button and have your seat reset.  We can perform surgery with robots, why can't my car recognize my tush and tune in accordingly?
*Central vac for the car--small humans, snacks, mom who misses her mouth with french fries--'nuff said.
*Car texting--wouldn't it be cool to be able to send a message to another car by entering its license plate?  I'm just sayin' it would be cool.  I know there are about 10,000 reasons why this is a very bad idea.  Just sayin'.
*Cars with rubber doors--have you ever had to park in a crowded school parking lot?
*SUV sliding door--again, have you ever had to park in a crowded school parking lot?  Nothing against those folks who can rock out a mini van, but what makes them so practical are those sliding doors.  Come on automotive world, it surely CAN'T be that hard to figure that one out.  A little weld here, a little glide track there, Voila, the minivan goes extinct!
*Car organization for REAL people: ketchup and taco sauce packets holder/organizer, hand lotion/ gel, sunglasses, blue tooth, snacks, wipes/napkins, dry cleaning tickets, snack dispenser, deodorant, extra panty hose, lint roller . . . what, yes, you SHOULD always carry a lint roller in your car.
*Brake/gas pedal and footrest with massage option.  Double bonus here, relax and decrease stress while travel but keep you alert and refreshed as well.  



And since we're talking convenience, let's add some thought to the Great American Gas Station too.  

Gas stations have given me all sorts of great ideas for modern day travelers' convenience:  

*Gas pump-ordering gum and snacks-pay at the pump and a bank tube delivery system ka-chunks your items into your hands--no need to go inside.

*Emergency cell phone charging station--for when you forget the stupid things and you're running out of juice.

*GPS Station--along the same lines as the emergency cell phone station, not everyone has GPS.  One computer station dedicated to getting travelers where they're going would be a nice touch.  You bet your a$$ I'd Purell-Up after touching the keyboard, though.  

So, there you have it . . . no patents pending, no copyright or trademarked ideas.  My ideas are free for the taking, Detroit.  Go forth, engineers and mechanical geniuses and make life a little better for all of us.  Hey, I'll even test pilot some prototypes--for the good of all the tireless travelers out there!