As it happens, there are some cars I’ve driven that don’t make it onto AutoKinesis for various reasons. Sometimes, it’s a car I’ve driven at an event where the time spent with the vehicle isn’t enough to justify a full review. Other times, the car is a replacement for another that I scheduled, but was cancelled last minute due to […]
Hindsight, they say is 20/20, which is a fair enough adage if you consider the flip side of viewing the past with rose-tinted lenses. This is the difference between remembering how much you loved wearing overalls in the 80’s versus seeing a picture of yourself in them as the icy touch of reality slowly strokes your spine. We’ve all been […]
Sometimes you visit a town and you don’t have time to really absorb all it has to offer. Sometimes, circumstances like the weather and a couple airports repeatedly closing and reopening force you to stay and look around a bit. I got to know Charleston, South Carolina quite intimately, and I had Toyota’s new Highlander on hand for the tour. […]
I’ve had enough. I’m tired of the daily, stress-ridden, repetitive water-treading rat race. I’m worn out by the looming deadlines. I’ve sick of climbing ladders, picking competencies, and “playing the game.” Some people have 99 problems? I got all 100, including that particular last one. I have other people’s problems to solve, too. Most of my day is spent in […]
What they tell you about Portland, Oregon is that the people there live a stress-free life. Its breweries are only outnumbered by the movie theaters that serve their fine potables. Residents live an active and healthy lifestyle. The town itself is very pedestrian friendly, and the lively culture combined with the lovely natural scenery surrounding it make for a vibrant […]