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"Anticipation, anticipation is makin' me late, is keepin' me waitin'". Carly Simon sure could turn a phrase. Written in only 15 minutes as she waited for her date with Cat Stevens, it became a hit in no time. Will that red dot appear on the green word cloud anytime soon? Will it be from whom... Continue Reading →
Most of the time the ones we love deeply are a product of chance. We are born into families by no will of our own and make deep seeded bonds naturally through the vast amount of time we spend together and care we give. Other lifetime loves come by choice. A moment in time, an... Continue Reading →
Abundant. Big. Considerable. Hefty. Substantial. Weighty. While researching synonyms for "lead-footed" it occurred to me that being a "lead-foot" has nothing to do with the car one drives. No matter the ride, a "lead-foot" will push said car just a little harder than the average granny. No offense to grannies. I felt in no way... Continue Reading →
If you've ever driven a truly remarkable automobile you can understand the meaning of this post. Whether it was your first car, last car, or any one in-between we don't usually think of inanimate objects as being honorable or graceful. These words are usually used to describe humans or the acts they perform, i.e.... Continue Reading →
With the Chicago Auto Show ready for race day, the third and final thoroughbred is in the starting gate as a new premiere sponsor, Wintrust. Since 1991, Wintrust has provided a hometown bank to the Chicagoland area. Big bank function with small community bank feel makes Wintrust stand out from others. Knowing their customers and valuing local... Continue Reading →
Continuing with the great events available at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show...lets talk favorites. Parents say they don't have favorites, but the kids know different. Identifying a favorite can be frustrating because "they all taste good". Your favorite vacation spot? Usually the beach or the mountains...maybe even Chicago in the winter? Nah... Recalling favorites make... Continue Reading →
Winter in the Midwest brings its own set of rules. Must warm up the car. Must shovel the snow. Must salt the sidewalk. Must wear layers upon layers of clothing to survive outside. Must make-up snow days. Well...add to that...Must have some indoor fun! The perfect venue is coming up in less than two weeks. ... Continue Reading →
5, 15, 25? How many autos have you owned in your lifetime? It depends how long you've been living the life of "driver" on your resume'. I'm calling that the "Magic Number" in this post. Thinking that I was attending the Motor Trend International Auto Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center to get the... Continue Reading →
Never did I think in a million years that I'd have the pleasure of meeting Dave Kindig and Kevin Schiele aka "Kevv Dogg" of the Velocity Channel's Bitchin' Rides at the Woodward Dream Cruise. Cruising down Woodward in a dream car or on foot is a treat for sure, but noticing Dave at the top of a tower laden... Continue Reading →
The day had finally come. Six months in the making. As I lay in bed on the eve of what would be one of the greatest outdoor car shows I've ever seen, I marveled at how aware I had become of everything auto. My long chestnut hair was perfumed with exhaust as I lay my... Continue Reading →
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