Finally, I took a photo of the back of a pick-up truck which struck me as very funny. It reads, “CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE – DO NOT FOLLOW.”

I thought, “Oh, thanks for warning me. I love to follow pick-up trucks. I drive around town on Saturday mornings looking for one to follow while I listen to the president’s weekly radio address.”

Then I thought how crazed the owner of this truck must get in bad traffic. I can see him looking bug-eyed in the rear view mirror and stressing, “Why are they following me???? Can’t they read my sign?????”

Bob, Neal and the Jacksons guessed correctly (last month).

Any way, I have since learned that the sign is a disclaimer, in case a following car gets hit by a pebble or debris.

I’m about to take a picture of the back of a pick-up truck which reads, “CONSTRUCTION VEHICLE – ___ ___ ___.” What do you think are the three words?

A few thoughts and interesting items contained…I mean seen…in this week’s news that Walmart now sells caskets online.

The timing, just before All Hallows Eve, is priceless.

This gives a new meaning to their slogan, “Save money. Live better.” Apparently this applies to the after-life, too.

Caskets (and urns) are sold in Walmart’s “For the Home” department. For the home?

The first casket listed is the Regal Wide Body Steel Casket.

Is it any wonder that none of their caskets have customer reviews? Each model offers us the opportunity to “Be the first to review this product.” Maybe their next casket promotion will be surrounding the news that a customer submitted a review, timed with Easter.

The first rule when planning to motivate or persuade anyone: consider who you’re communicating with.

What did the authorities know (or assume) about the drivers of this road that such a sign was necessary?

What other signs are likely to be further down this road?

“CAUTION – WIDELY SCATTERED LIGHT WHEN SUNNY”

Reminds me of the Scarecrow with his arms pointing opposite directions in The Wizard of Oz

When we try to communicate more than one main message and too many details in any form of media, the more confusing and less motivating we become.

Define your one, primary message, and then carefully select what supporting messages are necessary, if any.

Meanwhile, be careful when driving in Hawaiian parking lots, and send me your photos of funny signs and messages like this one.