May I make a PSA?
I don't post here often, but this seems to be the best place just to get the word out.
This morning on my run I came within a hair's-breadth of getting run over by a van backing out of a driveway. I run on sidewalks, I am always attuned to my surroundings, and I always slow or stop altogether if I see a car or van coming, or make eye contact with the driver. But in this case my proximity to the van was such that it was just outside my periphery until it was almost too late, and it was clear the driver was assuming things were good. I was running just fast enough that I was able to get past it, but still, it was the closest call I have ever had.
I know that a lot of neighborhoods rarely see foot traffic, so it's easy to assume the coast is clear when you leave your house. But, please, don't take that for granted -- take a few seconds before you back out to make sure the coast is clear in all directions. It will save everybody concerned a lot of aggravation.
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I'd also advise people to keep their driveways as clear as possible from blocking foliage and fencing, to have clear visibility of sidewalks and the street, too. That kind of missed sighting of an oncoming vehicle can happen, too.
Glad you are OK. We need all of the angry old Dems we can hold on to.
If drivers have a garage or driveway that connects directly to the sidewalk, try to take an extra minute to back-in to the garage; that way you are nose-out when you're ready to pull out. It's so much easier to see pedestrians and cars and much safer in the long run. That said, so glad you're OK.
I know it's still early, but this warrants a celebration! 
And, yes, people need to be careful, both in a vehicle and on foot.
