The Song In the late 1960s and earyl 1970s electronic music had found its way into the mainstream thanks to the invention of the Moog Synthesizer and experimentation by popular…
Diversions
It’s been a couple of years since I’ve stood on the lawn at Pebble Beach watching the glow of daylight slowly spread across the 18th fairway of the famed golf…
The Weather and then IMSA Make A Mess Of Things In Elkhart Lake
It was supposed to be one of those idyllic August weekends in Wisconsin. Three days of beautiful scenery, bratwurst, and great racing because the IMSA Continental Tire Road Race Showcase…
Thursday CarTunes: Joe Walsh, Life’s Been Good, and the Maserati Bora
The Song The life of a rock star has often been chronicled in song. Rarely, however, has it been captured so honestly and irreverently as Joe Walsh did in his…
The Great Eight: stunning National Parks that aren’t Yellowstone
If you’re someone who spends vacation time fleeing the city, you probably already have some great experiences at national parks. They are cheap and accessible, and almost always offer more…
Yes, that is her real name. And no, she wasn’t named after the four-seat, two-door compact hatchback from Chevrolet. It was introduced 21 years after she was born. Suzanne Vega was born in California…
The Great Eight: Day trip worthy theme parks that aren’t Six Flags
Nothing says summer like a trip to the amusement park. And nothing says “your bank account is overdrawn” like the prices at Disney and Six Flags. If you’re looking for…
The Song Angela falls into the category of “running away songs” that would also include of course, Born To Run by Bruce Springsteen, She’s Leaving Home by the Beatles, and…
The Great Eight: Incredible Bridges To Drive Across That Aren’t In San Francisco
There’s something about driving across a bridge. Maybe it’s that it breaks up the monotony of the drive, maybe it’s the humbling sense that comes with beauty and mastery of…
The song “Take It Easy” was the Eagles first single and a bona fide hit that has stood the test of time. Not a bad way to kick off a…