Archive for November, 2008

From Lotus to Mercedes to the good ol’ rusty Chevy

My husband’s profession occasionally affords him the extraordinary luxury of driving and reconditioning some of the world’s finest vehicles. He enjoys this perk but recognizes that even the best vehicles with their high price tags come with low comfort factors. Last week he came home from work driving a black Lotus. It was a sporty [...]

Terror Came to US Soil

September 11, 2001 will always mark the beginning of the war on terrorism for the United States. The sheer horror and fright that each of us felt on that day has left a mark that, though somewhat dulled, will never be forgotten. I truly believe that if it were not for the grace of God, [...]

Proactive Home Conditioning Before the Freezing Cold

Winter in the North can be an ordeal every time it comes. Just the thought of below-freezing temperatures and chilling winds can make you shiver even inside a warm house. And with the changing temperature comes the precipitation—wet white snowflakes falling from the sky and piling up, freezing rain sticking to the roads as slippery [...]