It's a new world coming

As a bird lover I see a lot of my friends on the side of the road. Little souls lost to the speed of modern life. Examples of the speed we have, vs the speed of life. Life being the natural forces all around us. Not the motor vehicle speeding to the the store or school and work. Just the pace of life at a more natural speed. Well that's how I see it.
Over the last few weeks I have noticed some change. Gas is expensive. The rural roads have less traffic now. It has been quite noticeable. Less casual trips to the mini market. The gas just cost to much. More bikes on the road. People riding bikes you just would not have seen riding a few months ago. The weather is good so why not go to Wal Mart and buy a bike to save on gas so the family can eat. Save on gas so I can have that 6 pack. Save on gas so I can smoke! Save on gas because it's smart. Drive less, so I have more money. Ride the Bus system. There is a lot more of this. I saw a guy walking home carrying a bike trailer in a box from one of the mall stores. I bet it was for groceries not the child. Still though, it is more bikes than I have seen in a long time. The local bike shops are having a record year. Double last years sale at this time. I can only guess that Internet sales and big store sale are about the same. People riding bikes because the GAS for the car just cost to much. Gas cost more than the family or personal budget can pay for. Food or gas? Food will always win.
I saw my second all electric car. There is a local electric car company here. They are selling a small car that goes 45 MPH and will give 125 miles on a charge. Not the car to put the gas car out of business. Though a good town car, get groceries, a few small tasks that are to far to ride or walk for the average person. I think this company is going to sell several more of these cars at $10,000. 20 mins to recharge at home or 4 hours to recharge anywhere on a house outlet. Not a bad idea at all.
Change is happening everywhere all the time. The high gas prices are forcing car drivers to rethink. This is a great thing. It's to late for my little friends on the side of the road. Odds are some brilliant mind will come up with a new way to get around fast. Meet George Jetson stuff. For now though all the new bike riders and less traffic on the rural roads is wonderful. Town traffic has a ways to go though! Gas or food will change that soon enough.