The other day when all of the motorists were stranded in Atlanta I thought of my Grandpap, Karl. That is him on the right side sporting the striped pants and eye glass case in this family vacation photo from the 70's. Pap-pap Karl could be a tough old goat, but he was always insistent on doing things the right way and having the right tools for the job at hand.
For as long as I knew him there was always a blanket, a hat, and gloves in his car. You just never know when you might get stuck out somewhere and having a few things handy sure does help. I think of that every time I run out in cold or rainy weather and am tempted to not take a coat since I will be in the car or inside most of the time. That coat can be a lifesaver if you breakdown, stop to help someone else, need to change a tire, or get waylaid with an emergency or any of the other things that can happen along the road. And yes, I do keep a blanket, a hat, and gloves in my car. Smart cat, that Karl H. Ziegler.
PS: And yes, that is me on the left sporting the Chuck Taylor knockoffs from the discount store. And no, that is not a large man purse on my hip. These are my early years discovering the amazing world of photography.