The power of choice, and Zen and the Art of Subaru Maintenance.

Choices, Zen, and the Art of Subaru MaintenanceSometimes the universe has a way of nudging us exactly where we’re supposed to be. I had originally planned to leave a day earlier, stopping to visit another friend before heading on to Spokane, Washington. Looking back, if I’d taken that route, my clutch probably would’ve given out in the middle of nowhere, not exactly the kind of adventure I had in mind.Instead, running a day late led me straight to Spokane and to reconnect with the first close friend I made after moving to Oregon. Chris and I taught side by side for two years, and he remains one of the few people I can’t separate my teaching memories from.Chris is more than just an old teaching partner , he’s a caretaker at heart. In Spokane, he’s been spearheading initiatives to tackle the city’s housing crisis, working to ensure that every family has the chance at a fresh start. And on top of all that, he’s a Subaru wizard. His skills (and generosity) saved me a small fortune and gave me the chance to dive deeper into learning the art of maintaining my own rolling home.Plus, I got the ad benefit of spending extra days with a true friend.