The Road Ahead

Those of us who have been around for a few years realize that we come to those "mile stone" points in history, when everything in life is in a state of change. This is one of those times. We have spent the last few months dealing with one of the worst health situations the world has been through in centuries, and we have no end to that in site yet. On top of that, we have been dealing with massive social unrest over the last few weeks, and no one knows when this will be resolved.
The road of life has hit a bumpy stretch, with many twists and turns ahead. We are not sure where this is all headed, and what our lives will look like in the future. At times like this, we need to hold on tight to the good things in our lives, keep our loved ones as safe as possible, and pick the best path forward. We need to rebuild our world to make the future better than the past we are leaving behind.

"The road of life, and we don't know what is around the next corner"

Memorial Day

This past weekend, we celebrated Memorial Day, a long standing tradition to remember those who we have lost over the years. In addition to paying tribute to our past family and loved ones, we also want to show our care and respect for those military members, both living and those who have given their lives, in service to our country.
As a former military veteran myself, that means a lot to those of us who have served, to see the level of respect and appreciation, that most Americans show toward our military veterans.  Thank you.

Five Years Old

It’s hard for me to realize that my Mustang is five years old. Time just seems to go by so fast these days. I understand that’s the common feeling among older people, so I assume I’m not the only one who is having this experience.
Very seldom have I ever kept my vehicles this long, so this is a new experience for me. Sure, I have already been dreaming about what I might get to replace the my 2015 Mustang GT. And yes, I have thought of how cool it would be to own a 2020 Shelby GT 500. Trouble is, that would be a serious stretch of what I could afford.
I told Jackie five years ago, when we got this one, that this may be the last Mustang I own. Now that I’m having my 70th birthday, in a few more months,  I not so sure about this being the last Mustang I ever own.  We’ll see what the future may have in store.

My 2015 Mustang  GT, here in Southern Utah.

Social Distancing

In our part of the world, “social distancing” can be pretty easy to achieve, depending on what kind of activities you choose to participate in. If we plan on making a trip to the grocery store to pick up some necessities, the same precautions apply here as most other parts of the country. But if we’re looking for a little quiet time in the great outdoors, we have many choices, in some of the most beautiful places in the world.
For some of us, we prefer the wide open spaces over being around people anyway. Yes, I have freely admitted to being a “loner”  for many years, so some of these wide open vistas are heaven to me anyway. I’m sure many other people feel the same way. Let’s enjoy our social distancing.

Social Distancing in Southern Utah.

Summer Dreams

With all that we have been through the last couple months, we can’t help but wonder what else is coming down the road. Many of us have stopped talking about “getting back to normal” , and instead started wondering what the new “normal” will look like.  I think the experience of the last few weeks have made some permanent changes to the way we will be doing things in the future.
Just looking ahead to this coming summer, it may be a lot different than the summers we have enjoyed all our lives.  The normal outdoor activities, and traditional public events, may not take place this year. Being a “car guy “ , I can’t help but wonder about summer car shows, and other enthusiasts activities, that we have loved all our lives.   What will our new normal look like?
But, we can still dream of what could be, and remember all those special summer activities of the past, and see what we can do to make our new normal the best it can be.

Summer Dreams.  (Twitter photo) 

National Mustang Day

On April 17th. 56 years ago, the Ford Mustang was introduced to the world. From that day forward, the Mustang was an automotive game changer, and started setting sales records for the first couple years of production that have never been equaled to this day.
I have been a Mustang fan from the first time I saw one as a teenager, and have owned many in the years since. My mom came home with a shiny new 66 V8 Mustang coupe, and I was lucky enough to get to drive it once in awhile. That made a lasting impression on a young South Dakota farm kid that still affects me to this day.
On April 17th, five years ago, we took delivery of our new 2015 Mustang GT, on the 50th anniversary of the Mustang introduction.  As with all the Mustangs I’ve ever owned, it brings a smile every time I drive it.

Our current pride and joy, 2015 Mustang GT, over looking St. George.

Time to Read a Book

Lately we have found ourselves with a lot more time on our hands. When we have exhausted all the many jobs around the house that we have been meaning to do for years, maybe we have some time to read a book.
If you are an automotive enthusiast, why don’t you check out my book. It’s easy to do, just follow this link and take a look, and you can even read sample pages,  Click on this link; Grab Some Gears