The new year brings with it a lot of resolutions. Some are funny. Like the tweet I saw from a fellow with advice for those who forgot to make a resolution. Simply jot down all the things you did the night before and add the word “stop!†before each one. There wereContinue reading →
The area where I live and work is full of people with a generous spirit. One might say we have an abundance of do-gooders. For example, this past Thanksgiving, while most of us were enjoying a feast of food and family, the do-gooders in the community were feeding hungry individuals and families struggling to makeContinue reading →
I saw recently that the Utica, NY, Police Department was monitoring school speed zones around the city and was planning to carry out such traffic enforcement throughout the school year. Their goal, one TV report noted, was to create a safer environment for children who walk to school. It’s amazing to me that some driversContinue reading →
Summer Fun without Breakdowns The first day of summer is Monday, June 20, and not far behind is the first big holiday here in the U.S. – the Fourth of July. Summer’s heat and dust and congested traffic will surely be upon us as many take advantage of the long holiday weekend, or even makeContinue reading →
A friend of mine is not fastidious about keeping his car clean. Even in this Spring transition time, with rain and mud commonplace, my friend prefers to wait for the next rainfall to let nature wash his car. I told him he really needs to do some spring cleaning. First, clean out theContinue reading →
Winter driving gives your car a beating. The salt, grime and sand on the road cover your car. Potholes cause your car to misalign. Rough winter driving wears the tread on your tires. Winter driving also impacts the performance of your brakes. With Spring around the corner, you’ll want to give your car someContinue reading →
You feel it even before your nose hits the air. The chilling cold, the poor visibility, the dusting of snow hiding the sheet of ice. Winter is fiercely making itself known. With no car starter, you’ll need to get into the freezing car and hope it starts. First hurdle – The car doorContinue reading →
Chocolates? Those silky pajamas they sell on TV? A big teddy bear? Dinner and dancing? They all sound great, don’t they? But not for me. I want to give her something really special. I want to give her safety. So, I’m starting with a full inspection of her car. She’s pretty good about regularContinue reading →
Don’t tell me. January whizzed by and you already forgot your New Year’s resolutions. I did. So I decided to start a new list. Join me… I resolve to take good care of my car, including a regular under wash during the months when salt is on the road. I resolve to change theContinue reading →
Did you know this week is National Teen Driver Safety Week? How can we influence our teens to make good decisions while driving? Perhaps the best approach is by being a good model. Let’s take to heart these tips offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation. No Drinking and Driving. Set a goodContinue reading →
