unsafespeeds

I just read that report and all I have to say is: Holy Shit.

I almost fell over when I read this (raised in Grand Rapids). Northern Minnesota is lakes/forest. Driving up the North Shore and visiting places like Gooseberry Falls and Palisade Head, as well as Duluth's boardwalk is breathtaking. I miss it every day of my life having moved away 6 1/2 years ago for a giirrrlll. (Well, ya know, we married and all that...)

I think I understand that, actually. I had a coworker (AT THAT SAME PLACE!) that talked like what I think you're telling me. His R's were like...half swallowed L's...that's the only way I can think of to explain it...

out of curiosity, what IS your speech impediment? Something specific?

Yeah, I can totally understand how that'd be annoying. It's one of those things where the second someone meets you there's instant like...conversational baggage...kind of like someone that talks with a stutter who is actually really smart...I remember a movie about that (it's about a teacher...) but can't remember the name (I even Googled that sh*t and found nothing!. Anyway...it's like an instant hurdle and always on your mind...

Again, Thanks!