My husband and I were at the kitchen counter this morning and he was giving me the wrap-up of his pre-dawn gym visit and I asked him if The Grunter was there. “How old is The Grunter, anyway?” I asked. I’ve only heard tales of this guy, but he is legendary and is mentioned […]
Prius
She’s Got a Permit and She’s Not Afraid to Use It
Attention road warriors on the way to the high school in the mornings: Just an FYI, the little black Prius that your normally see – you know, the one with the sign on it that says PULL OUT IN FRONT OF ME, I WON’T MIND. JUST SWERVE ON IN THERE. CUT ME OFF, IT’S […]
I Could So Be an Automobile Engineer
I’m surprised the American car companies haven’t contacted me yet in their efforts to stay alive in this sucky economic environment. I have so many opinions about the perfect car. To stay competitive in the auto industry, a Ford or a GM only has to give me a jingle and I could tell them […]
Andale, Andale, Speedy Gonzales
I got a speeding ticket this week, my only brush with the law since my last speeding ticket in 1997 – that’s 12 years. And yes, I know I told the cop that it had been “twenty fi-ou-uhhhhh years” since my last citation, but I was allowed to exaggerate because I was really upset. […]
Crazy Like Fox
Finally, something to blog about where the blog just writes itself. I was getting my car “maintenanced” this week and spent about 90 minutes in a car dealership waiting room. This is a new experience for me. I normally ignore the large print that says you should take your car into the dealership […]
I’m Drivin’ in My Car . . .
My new car has changed the person I am. It’s true. I used to almost dread running errands, going to the grocery store, picking stuff up, dropping kids off. I’m borderline agoraphobic without the fear. I’d just be happy as heck to just stay home and not go anywhere. Now, I’ve become someone who likes […]