Car Talk and Shahdi

 On the way to Lincoln, I heard on NPR that one of the two brothers who co-hosted CarTalk on NPR passed away today. I was very saddened because I liked Tom and Ray and loved their program. While the NPR host was continuing her coverage of Tom's death, my mind was busy uncovering some old memories from over ten years ago. Memories with strong links to my beloved Shahdi.

Shahdi and I used to drive to Bennett, Nebraska, on Saturday mornings for her swimming lessons at Country Swim School - up until she was ten years old. On the drive back to Lincoln between 9-10AM, we used to listen to CarTalk. These brothers were so funny, warm, witty, and smart. Their sweetness of temper was evident even through the radio. Shahdi liked them too and never complained about having to listen to them.

I loved those Saturday mornings because that was our mother-daughter time together. After her class, we usually went to Panera for breakfast, and Shahdi used to order a big hot chocolate and a cinnamon crunch bagel with hazelnut cream cheese.

How I miss those days! RIP Shahdi and Tom. I miss hearing your voices.