SUDOKU
IT’S TRUE: ROAD RAGE CAN LEAD TO ATTEMPTED MURDER!
SOLUTION
Stay Safe From Anger With These Tips
On Sept. 7, 2022, an angry driver near Mountain Road in Richmond pulled out a gun and turned it on another vehicle. Bang! He blasted the car with multiple bullets, nearly killing the person behind the wheel. It was one of the scariest road rage incidents our community has seen recently. Fortunately, police caught up with the gunman in Montana and arrested him, but the lingering fear of road rage remains. According to Safe Motorist, “66% of traffic fatalities are caused by aggressive driving,” and 37% of road rage encounters lead to a confrontation at gunpoint. We doubt you would ever threaten a fellow driver with a gun, but even the smallest act of annoyance could spur another driver to violence. Kevin has personally seen folks risk life and limb to chase each other down after a slight! That’s why he recommends using these tricks to quell your annoyance before it ramps up. 1. When your anger spikes, count to 10. This simple strategy will help you calm your heart rate, focus on your breathing, and regain control. 2. Never escalate. If someone cuts you off, blows their horn in your direction, or flips you the bird, swallow your annoyance and continue on with your life. The moment of satisfaction you’ll get from honking back or tailgating in retaliation isn’t worth the risk if they have a gun and a temper. 3. Avoid driving when your emotions are running high. Don’t blow off steam after a disagreement with someone, or after being “hot.” Instead, take time to calm down before hitting the road so you can behave rationally and kindly. In addition to mastering your feelings, you can avoid getting tangled up in a road rage incident by abiding by traffic laws (no tailgating!) and steering clear of aggressive drivers on the road. If you see a car weaving in and out of traffic, blasting its horn, and revving its engine, stay far away. Change lanes or even take an alternate route to your destination. It’s better to be late than riddled with bullets!
SALMON CROQUETTES WITH DILL SAUCE
INGREDIENTS
• 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt or fat- free sour cream • 1/4 cup Dijon mustard • 6 sprigs fresh dill, chopped • 2 14.75-oz cans salmon packed in water • 4 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 1 large white onion, finely chopped • 4 large eggs, beaten • 1/2 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp pepper • 2 tbsp olive oil
DIRECTIONS
1. In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, Dijon mustard, and dill to make the dill sauce. Set aside. 2. Drain the salmon, then remove and discard the bones and skin. In a large bowl, mix the salmon, celery, onion, eggs, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into 8 patties. Coat a medium skillet with olive oil and heat it over medium-high heat. Cook the patties until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. 3. Put a dollop of the dill sauce on top of each patty and serve.
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