Let’s be honest here, there aren’t too many Christmas songs that really mention hot rodding, but JD McPherson’s latest Holiday album titled “Socks” has a rocking little number… continue reading »
Last week, I mentioned a new documentary about Detroit Design from the 1940’s through the 1960’s. While researching that feature, I ran across an old folder I had… continue reading »
As I rolled on up, the bell did ring. Ping! Went the bell. Twist went the hand. Off went the key. The motor went from loud to quiet…. continue reading »
The other day my 8 year old son asked me, “What did you and Grandpa Jerry like do together when you were my age?” I think that was… continue reading »
Last week, I stood in my parents’ basement staring at my old workbench. I went down there to carry out a simple task, yet there I was, standing… continue reading »
A little more than 50 years ago, my grandparents and my dad found themselves at the intersection of Virginia and Plaza Streets in Reno, Nevada. The sky was… continue reading »
I’ve written about Ford at the 1964 World’s Fair before, but here’s some footage of Ford’s first presence at a World’s Fair, and it goes back 30 years… continue reading »
My professional life started as a graphic designer… and my life as a designer was born from studying old car magazines. My favorite will always be the very… continue reading »
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