PLANNING A ROAD TRIP?
Try These 7 Tips to Stay Awake
2. Use the ice cube trick. Stash a bag of ice in a cooler and suck on a piece whenever you get drowsy. 3. Listen to audiobooks. Check CDs out from the library or try an app like Audible (Audible.com) to find stories that will keep you engaged and awake. 4. Crank up the music. This is a great alternative if you’re not an audiobook person. 5. Stretch it out. Pull over when needed to shake it out, touch your toes, or go for a walk to get your blood flowing. 6. Pick a driving buddy. If you can, plan a driving schedule where you and another adult switch off behind the wheel. 7. Play a road trip game. Make a scavenger hunt list and engage everyone in the car in spotting the items on it; look for the letters A–Z on road signs, or find license plates from every state to keep your brain engaged. If the worst happens and you do get in a crash, you need to talk to us to see how we can help. Even if the wreck was your fault, you should still call. We can be reached at 210-756-5399 .
Summer is prime road trip season — which is both exciting and nerve-wracking for us lawyers! On one hand, we love road tripping with our families (Michael will even pack all six kids into the van!), but on the other, road trips often end in car accidents. Think about it: If you’re driving for hours, you’re more likely to get drowsy behind the wheel than you would on your daily commute or on your way to the grocery store. This is a recipe for disaster because drowsy driving can be as dangerous as drunk driving! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), staying awake for 18 hours has the same effect on your coordination, judgment, and reaction time as a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.05%. Staying up for 24 hours is the equivalent of 0.10% BAC — above the legal driving limit! We’d hate to see you get in a road trip wreck this summer. Try these seven tips to stay safe and awake, and share them with your friends and family. 1. Nap before you go. If you can limit the total hours you have to stay awake, you’ll be a safer driver.
GRILLED CORN AND RICOTTA DIP
TAKE A BREAK
Inspired by Saveur.com
Ingredients
6 ears of corn
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated 2 tbsp unsalted butter, diced Chives and scallions, finely chopped
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups ricotta
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp thyme, finely chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 325 F. 2. In a large grill pan, cook the corn until charred on all sides. Let cool, then cut the kernels from the cob. 3. In a food processor or blender, purée two-thirds of the kernels with the cream, ricotta, flour, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in remaining whole kernels. 4. Pour into an 8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top, and dot with butter. Bake for approximately 1 1/2 hours, until bubbly. 5. Garnish with chives and scallions before serving.
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