North is which way again?

This is so me. I'm glad to know it's not my fault.

I admire people who give directions like this: Go east on SR 1105 for 1.2 miles, turn north on US 13, follow it for .7 miles, the entrance ramp to I-75 will be on the south side. More amazing are the folks who can follow them. My eyes glaze over long before my adviser gets to I-75.

Here are the directions I gave recently to a lady looking for a craft store: Go down that road until you see a house with a turquoise awning. Get in the left turn lane, and turn left at the next light. Stay in the right lane until you see a Wendy's. Turn right on the little street just before it. Follow the road until you see the O'Charley's on your left. The craft store is just past the Dairy Queen. If you pass Macy's, you've gone too far.

The lady seemed happy. Even if she got lost, there were plenty of things to do.