The days are a little bit sweeter, the nights a bit calmer and the overall feeling of hope returning provides a comfort like no other. This sentiment can be said for the return of the Chicago Auto Show AND my recovery from Hodgkin Lymphoma. Just over a month ago I returned to Chicago for the... Continue Reading →
Telling Car Stories – Chirp: Short Podcast Community
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 →
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 →
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 →
Auto Show – Why Go?
They're fun! As I've prepped for the Chicago Auto Show the last couple weeks the realization that I've been attending for more years than a millennial's life span has caused me to pause... I've been looking forward to this week for months now. Ignoring the weather forecast takes mettle, but I do it. I will... Continue Reading →
JOWz – A Year In Review
Looking back can propel one forward. Many decry looking back on the past, for we can't change it. What if we don't want to? 2018 bloomed with so many great opportunities I just had to share some of my favorites with you again...as a GOOD look at the past year. It all started with the... Continue Reading →
Cars, Coffee and Carini
The sun arose to greet the loyal enthusiasts early Saturday in Pure Michigan. A day had come for car lovers all over the midwest to show their wares, drool over their hopes, and appreciate the one and only Concours d’Elegance of America. A bevy of volunteers shine every year and for the past 40 in... Continue Reading →
Mine, Yours, OURS. Autos.
(Photo by Jules Stayton) Daybreak. A new beginning. Marking time. Opportunity for change. Consistency. Reliability. Beauty. One-of-a-kind. I could be using the words and phrases above to describe the photo you see or a baby being born or an adventure started. Choosing to use those nuggets of wisdom to describe the contribution of both men... Continue Reading →
Braun Ability + Chrysler = Independence
Most of us take the notion of independence for granted. Going for a walk, running to the store, playing with our children, driving to work. For many, independence is a daily struggle but @Braun Ability and @Chrysler have been partners for years and have associated once again in a collaboration to assist individuals with disabilities to be... Continue Reading →