Don’t shoot for second best

The saying "Second place is first place loser" always seems a bit harsh to me. That's not where I'm going with this at all.  That's more or less a competitive standpoint, and I do think the saying has its place in the world. But I'm not talking about competing here. I'm talking about something … [Read more...]

A week with the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible

I was really looking forward to hangin' with Bumblebee from Transformers. I recently got to spend a week with a 2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS convertible.  Sadly, this example came in Rally Yellow with the optional black hood and trunk stripes.  I say sadly because a) I've never been a huge fan of the … [Read more...]

A week with the 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe

I've never driven a car that got as many looks as this one.  Never.  Ever. That's the truth.  Sitting behind the wheel of this 2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe, I could feel the stares at every single intersection, when I was driving and from all sides.  Honestly, people will stop what they're doing to … [Read more...]

3 Books That Left a Mark

Are you a reader?  An avid one?  Or someone who likes looking at the pictures instead?  I've spent time in both camps, but I prefer to see myself as a reader, first and foremost. I was talking to my wife about reading in general, and it occurred to me that reading has left indelible marks on my … [Read more...]

What Makes Your Heart Smile?

Think about it.  I'm guessing there are more things that can make your heart smile than you can shake a frown at. Smiles are one of the things that make my world go 'round.  Honestly.  I love smiling.  I love seeing smiles on the faces of people I love - my wife, my kids, my family, my … [Read more...]