Joy Ride

By Joseph Kravis on February 1, 2018 • ( 0 )

“Our joy rides define us, pushing us beyond our self-imposed boundaries, inviting us to dance on the edge of what’s considered socially acceptable. There’s an intoxicating allure associated with them – the thrill of the new, the unexpected, the seemingly unattainable. But we keep these desires hidden, shackled within the depths of our being.

Just look at Hollywood. ‘Gone in 45 seconds’, ‘Thelma and Louise’, ‘Corvette Summer’, and ‘Reckless’ – each film painted a vibrant picture of this liberating yet perilous pursuit of freedom. The allure of the unknown, the thrill of the chase, the freedom of the open road – juxtaposed against a backdrop of unspoken sadness, silent suffering and, sometimes, tragic ends.

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This brings us to a small town nestled in the heart of America. A place where everyone knows your name and your business before you do. A place where dreams of escape hover just beyond reach, like dust motes dancing in a shaft of sunlight.

Meet Jack and Lily, two souls intertwined by shared dreams of something more, something beyond this town, this life. Jack, a mechanic with grease under his nails and dreams in his eyes. Lily, a waitress whose smile conceals her longing for the world beyond the diner’s windows. Theirs is a story of constrained passions and silent desires. A story where a beaten-up Corvette isn’t just a car, but a symbol of freedom, of the road less travelled.

Every person, Jack and Lily included, needs to find their joy ride, their burning passion that keeps them awake at night. It doesn’t have to be as grand as a cross-country adventure, or as defiant as an outlaw’s last stand. It just needs to be true to them. However, it’s a delicate balance – between seeking personal joy and preserving the happiness of others. It’s a dance as old as time, a push and pull that we all navigate, consciously or unconsciously.