The New Cars are Sprouting

I went to the Denver Auto Show to look at all the new, neat, origami-folded sheet metal that are called cars these days. With all the thin gauge, high strength steel in use, a dent can now be just a panel replacement as the body cannot be metal worked like in the old days. In … Read more

A Random Mess – Thoughts About the Holiday and New Years Resolutions

split extension socket

Not exactly writers block that I am experiencing, but as I was brainstorming a topic for this newsletter, I thought I would call on the creative side of my brain and write on some random thoughts. First Thought: How does an 89-year-old man without family close by celebrate Christmas? After 88 previous celebrations, I change … Read more

Bombastic Writing – 1962 Pontiac Restomod

Blue Bird 1962 Pontiac

With the dog days of August soon to be upon us, I thought I would continue my series of self-improvement posts to advance my writing skills. With a long history of writing sober engineering and marketing reports, I feel that I am behind in developing any skill in the communications methodology required of politicians and … Read more

New Threads for the Bluebird – 1962 Pontiac

At long last, my number came up in the sewing shop, and the 1962 Pontiac, or “Bluebird,” will get its interior. I had to make a decision on the color of the upholstery. I thought about a nice light tan to go with the bright blue paint and was promptly informed by the upholsterer, Chris … Read more