Police Car or Pace Car?

If you’ve been driving for any amount of time you’ve likely found yourself in front of, behind or next to a Police Car. Here’s what I’ve noticed. Regardless of the posted speed limit, everyone within proximity drives just a bit slower than the cop. When the police officer chooses to drive below the speed limit, as they often do, it is a blatant control move and a total power trip. It certainly doesn’t “serve & protect”, it creates fear and anxiety. Not only that, those driving near the police car […]

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The Cost to Own

A few years ago, while our family was living in Germany, my then 18 year old daughter decided to move back to the USA.  Once there she embarked on a quest for her first car. Since “dad” was a long time BMW guy and that’s all she had driven, she felt compelled to go in that direction.  She sent several links with pictures of the car she “had to have”.  An 11 year old BMW 330 with low miles and a conviction that “she could afford to buy it.” I […]

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Green Means “GO!”

Over the past few months I’ve had the opportunity to begin teaching my youngest daughter the finer points of safely guiding a 4,800 pound SUV along the highways and byways of suburban Denver. One warm, clear, sunny afternoon we were rolling along at 45 in a 40 (that’s my girl!).  As we approached a green light she began tapping the break.  I watched and waited, impatiently but quietly.  We made it through the intersection and resumed speed. As we approached the second green light, she did the same thing.  And […]

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The High School Sweetheart

I first met her when I was 17. She was a year younger than me and had spent most of her life in St. Louis, Missouri. She was long and lean with a compelling blend of style and grace. She sat quietly but I sensed a great strength waiting to be unleashed. One glance and I knew I had to make her mine. Who was this amazing beauty that had captured my heart? A mint condition, one owner, 1968 Ford XL Fastback! Stored in the winter, never saw a snowflake […]

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