Today I had to mail my first estimated tax payment ever. Since I waited until the last minute, I wanted to go to the post office and make sure it would be postmarked today. So I get in the car and drive to Davis Square, where I am lucky enough to find an open parking spot in my favorite place – right on the cross street behind Redbones. To my delight, a metered spot is open.

Hmm. No quarters in my pocket.

Hmm, no quarters in my car’s little coin drawer.

Well, maybe I can get away with it for 10 minutes. I’ve only gotta stop and the post office and maybe grab a burrito…

Well, maybe there’s some weird exception for Somerville residents. I should check the meter…

THERE ARE 42 MINUTES REMAINING ON THE METER!

w00t.

!