Monthly Archives: November 2015

[Photo: Pap in his truck. Inset: Jennifer and Uncle Bob] A few months ago, I introduced you to my grandfather, Pap who owned a trucking company and who showed me that the rules of the road were often good rules for life. I recently spent some time with his brother, my Uncle Bob who worked with Pap. One...

Holy hopper bottom, there’s new hope on the horizon! Last week the US House of Representatives passed a six-year $325 billion transportation bill ($261 billion for highways and $55 billion for transit). However – you knew there would be a “however” – although it approves six years of badly-needed projects, it only funds the bill for three years....

So, this morning I was so irritated because I couldn't get into the 7-11 parking lot. I mean, I needed my Diet Mountain Dew for goodness' sake, and I needed it now! Stupid truck. Blocking the whole parking lot and making me drive around the corner to park on the street. On the street! Like a nobody! I...