Car Ownership

If we’re taking a long road trip (sometimes even a short one) I will typically kick off my shoes and make myself comfortable in the passenger seat. This generally includes leaning back with my feet on the dashboard. My daughter does the same thing. Judging strictly from random glances at others along the highway, we are not alone. Recently, however, a friend pointed out why … Read More

Remember the old “how I spent my summer vacation” essays from grade school? These days, I’m afraid mine would be pretty boring. Gone are the days of rushing to get my morning chores out of the way so I could spend the afternoon with my friends at the pool. Or riding bikes. Or whatever other kind of adventure we found interesting on any given day. … Read More

When you think of the roof of your vehicle, you may think open air, sunshine and freedom. Or extra cargo space. Have you ever looked at the roof of your vehicle and thought to yourself, “Self, that looks like some mighty comfy sleeping accommodations right there.” No? Me either. But Soon Park did. Inspiration fueled by authors Jack Kerouac (On the Road) and Mary Pope … Read More

If you’ve got kids headed off to college or new drivers that are ready for their own wheels, back-to-school shopping might mean more than backpacks and notebooks. No matter what the case, FCA US has a complete lineup of great vehicles to suit your needs. Check out these budget-friendly vehicles that would be a great addition to your family fleet. Jeep® Renegade The Renegade might … Read More

Never mind the kids – are YOU ready for back to school? Alarm clocks, lunches, homework, after-school activities and the taxiing that goes along with that … it can be overwhelming. But if you have a new driver in the family that can help out with some of the shuttling, it can take some of the load off and ensure that everyone makes it to … Read More

I’ve traveled throughout much of the United States, but one place that I haven’t gone is Hawaii. It’s probably the place I most want to visit, but I have yet to plan a trip. So, if I’m doing research for a new post, a newsletter, or whatever other project I might be working on, and an article I open starts with “Snorkel Oahu,” you can … Read More

Habits, especially bad habits, are hard to break. I frequently tell my daughter, “It takes 21 days to break a habit.” Whether or not that’s true, I don’t know, but it sounds good and it gives her a goal to work toward. Particularly when it comes to creating good habits that will make her a responsible and productive adult. As she nears the age of … Read More

Did you know that honking your horn in New York City can score you a traffic ticket with up to a $350 fine? It’s true. While not widely issued, as evident by the incessant and needless honking (really – do any of the people sitting in gridlock, honking their horns get to their destination any faster than those who don’t honk?), the law does exist. … Read More

Coffee. I don’t think I realized quite how much I valued my morning walk to Starbucks until I moved away from “the big city.” Even if I had a deadline, or was just plain lazy and didn’t feel like going out for a steaming cup, the coffee bar on my office floor was a perfect pit stop for a personalized morning jolt. These days, the … Read More