Making friends, no matter what your age, can be tough. Whether you're four in pre-school or 40 at a party, connections are mysterious. I found myself in that very situation this past week as I attended my first event since joining the ranks of the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). Flying into Texas has always... Continue Reading →
Kickin’ It – U.S. Soccer and Volkswagen Become Teammates
I'm athletic. I have dribbled a basketball, hit a softball, spiked a volleyball, and ridden a bike. Yard darts, Bocce ball and badminton...I can even juggle! Confining my athleticism to the Planet Fitness these days, I fondly remember the days of my youth and young adulthood with smiles and stories. Sports kept me fit, happy... Continue Reading →
Freelance Fun
Many writers write for others. They are given topics to research and create copy for one publication. It's steady work if you can get it. These days it's driven by online bylines and short attention span features. While these writers are wonderful, oftentimes they are limited to what their editor tells them to write. I've... Continue Reading →
Kia Courts Consumers
Remember waiting by the phone? In the old days when someone was vying for your attention a phone call implied they were serious. Staying home meant possibilities. Tethering ourselves to the phone out of ear-shot of our parents talking to that dreamboat, was exhilarating. Plans were made, best feet put forward. I'd have to say... Continue Reading →
Car People
Sometimes you just click. Common interest. Similar goals. Love of subject. This happened to me at the Chicago Auto Show once again this year. Often when we attend events as journalists the event itself can pull us into a black hole of press conferences and promotions, lectures and luncheons. The schedule is tight. Usually every... Continue Reading →
Minivans on the Marquee – Chrysler Changed the Way We Haul Humans
I've jumped on the bandwagon. Chances are strong that a minivan has moved you too. We were children jumping into the 80s Woodie or maybe even driving it ourselves. A little more room for the kids and their stuff. A business skin made it a store-on-wheels. The grand-kids returned so we became the human hauler... Continue Reading →
MOPAR OR NO…TRUCK?
"No car/truck" is not really an option for most people. Unless you live in a big city where public transportation takes you everywhere you need to be or a very small town with an active "Main Street" a car has become a necessity in America. Whether you choose car or truck, the automobile has become... Continue Reading →
30 Years Young – Mazda MX-5 Miata
Mazda revealed its 30th Anniversary Edition Mazda MX-5 Miata at the Chicago Auto Show this year. Clad in Racing Orange, Mazda returned to the Miata's roots where it was initially revealed 30 years ago. Chicago was thrilled to host this epic model and chronicle its history through a display of how the Miata has evolved... Continue Reading →
“Legacy” is Right! Subaru @ CAS
Subaru's legacy extends to more than just the reveal of their popular sedan of the same name at The Chicago Auto Show this year. "Showing the Love" is part of the brand's charitable arm and it was full force in February and yes it included puppies! Media came to see the all-new 2020 Legacy sedan... Continue Reading →
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