March 11, 2015

The Dying Wish of a Mazda MPV Is for Drivers to Read Naomi Klein

To the Editor:

Maz Hulk, beloved Mazda MPV born in 2002, died directly in front of Princeton Honda on Route 206 last Thursday. Its caretaker, Laura Hawkins, walked into the Honda dealership and pointed to the expired MPV — to the delight of several car salesmen. Five hours later, Maz was graciously towed and traded by Princeton Honda for an unnamed 2010 Honda Fit. Maz Hulk will be missed for her fake-wood dashboard, many cargo holding places, leg room for dogs, transport for small trees and humans, and reassuring bulk on U.S. 1. The Fit, with bigger hearted fuel economy and less-sweat maneuvering on Nassau Street, will still have much to live up to.

In lieu of contributions, it was Ms. Hulk’s dying wish for all 4-wheeled drivers to read and discuss This Changes Everything by Naomi Klein, and to take seriously the critical world-wide need to transition to alternatives to fossil fuels. A request for group discussion on Klein’s book will go to Princeton Public Library. Local places for prayerful and non-violent action for our earth and inhabitants were also requested as part of her dying wish.

Laura Hawkins

Billie Ellis Lane