empty pallette

Our ultra-reliable 2004 Honda Civic ran out of gas yesterday. Strangely it happened in the parking lot directly outside of our townhouse. It was comfortably parked and we were all set to go meet our friends across town. There was little more than a brief yelp from the engine, a couple sputters, and then nothing. Our automotive neglect put us at a standstill, as the closest thing we have to a child passed out from inadequate nourishment.