It was unusually warm for December. We hadn't seen my cousin in awhile and thought it might be nice to head over to the lake since it was such a nice day. Reports were that there was a storm brewing but that it wouldn't come until evening. I heard the words "big event" in the... Continue Reading →
#CAS18 Solace—Part Two
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 →
Find Mid-Winter Solace at the Chicago Auto Show 2018
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 →
…and they emerge!
Photo by Jules Stayton It usually begins in the dark. In the ground, in a cave, in a den, in a climate controlled storage facility...they all have a beginning. Entering these recesses is voluntary. The need for rest overwhelms the otherwise normal need for homeostasis. Most seek refuge because of weather; who wants to trudge... Continue Reading →
10 days in February
I must confess...I love cars. Old, new, running, rusted in a field, or withering away in a barn in Kentucky, I'm drawn. Maybe it comes from growing up in the Chicago area and attending the Chicago Auto Show so many times. Maybe it's the four brothers who provided a showroom of jalopies and treasures on the... Continue Reading →