Stories, everyone has one to tell. Oral history has been the gateway to information about the past, and now we have the convenience of recording those stories over many mediums. One such medium that I've been using is the Apple iOS App Chirp. Being a writer, of course I love the written word. That special... Continue Reading →
VW’s “Hot Hatch” – 2019 GTI
Climbing into a Volkswagen has special meaning to me as you may already know if you follow my blog. I'm always excited when one is in the mix at a driving event. For some reason that emblem takes me back to high school in a New York minute every time. My first car was a... Continue Reading →
RIP Jessi – We Need More Like You
"Reach for the stars" is an often used phrase to encourage young people to pursue, with fervor, their heart's desire. Usually this phrase passes from the lips of a parent, coach, mentor or friend that knows them well and sees potential in said "young person" and believes in their future success. On the tragic death... Continue Reading →
Second Chances – Saved by Sevi
Often requested, sometimes given, never taken for granted...second chances. We've all had those times in our life when we wished for one, decided to grant one or were the benefactor of one. Mistakes are made, decisions regretted and if you're lucky a second chance turns up somehow. On a quiet road behind the airport amongst... Continue Reading →
“Falling” for the 2019 Nissan LEAF
'Tis the season. School is back in session. Relieved parents can take a breather after a summer of fun with the kids. Teachers are re-charged after a restful couple of months away from other people's kiddos. It's a tradition. Teachers aren't the only things being re-charged this summer, enter the new 2019 Nissan LEAF®. With... Continue Reading →
All-New 2020 Subaru Outback and Legacy Roll Off The Line in Indiana Today
It used to be easy to know where your bread was buttered. You went to such and such high school all four years and you defended its reputation much like a scene from West Side Story. You knew your classmates because you'd been with them in school since kindergarten. Making friends wasn't necessary, you knew... Continue Reading →
Managing The Middle – 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray
Anticipation has been high. Thousands of sightings full of black and white camouflage. Mixed emotions. Last night's arrival of the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Mid-Engine C8 Stingray on stage in Tustin, CA brought oohs and ahhs from the crowd. The mid-engine wonder was finally a reality after years of hype. Click here to view highlights of... Continue Reading →
Coffee Is Life
I love coffee. We are old friends. My first remembrance of the liquid gold was on my Aunt Lize's lap dipping my cookies in her coffee. I was five. She and I would snuggle with a cup before anyone else got up and my visits with her were priceless. Slowly she allowed me to finish up... Continue Reading →
Sweden Comes To America With The Volvo S60
Sweden. A partner on the Scandinavian peninsula with Norway, it boasts three regions: Norrland, Svealand, and to the south, Gotaland. It locates itself a little closer than the Baltic Sea when it comes home to Geneva, IL for six days in June to celebrate Svenskarnas Dag, the Midsummer Festival. One and all come to Geneva... Continue Reading →
The Meaning of Maserati
Certain words stir us. We hear them and an instant connotation forms. Hearts flutter, minds race, nerves peak. Good or bad, words are powerful and steer our pathways. Steer ME right towards a Maserati. It evokes words like luxury, style, Italian design, powerful, dream car, and ultimate. Words and the thoughts that come along with... Continue Reading →