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Been There, Done That: Attaboys

September 12, 2024
Everyone loves to get an "attaboy," whether a verbal compliment or a certificate to hang on the wall. I've been fortunate to get a few of them through the years, and to hand out several, too.

Been There, Done That: Family Reunion

September 5, 2024
You don't see many family reunions these days, but last week was about as close as it gets, anymore.

Been There, Done That: The Big Surprise

August 29, 2024
On June 20th, I got a text from my daughter Jessica saying "I have a gift for mom's birthday, and you can't say anything..."

Been There, Done That: Drone Photography

August 21, 2024
There's been a drastic change in the technology used for taking photos. Lately, I've been getting more interested in lightning storm photoraphy, and these local drone pilots are some of the best at that niche.

Been There, Done That: On The Radio

August 15, 2024
After moonlighting as a karaoke DJ getting involved in the local music scene during the 80s and 90s, I landed a guest spot on the a Sacramento radio show.

Been There, Done That: The Draft

August 7, 2024
I was not a hero volunteering to serve my country. Back then, we had the draft and every young man that turned 18 years old had to sign up, like it or not.

Been There, Done That: AI Scares Me

August 1, 2024
Some of these AI car images are so good, I don't know if it's real or not. Is there a day coming where these images may be passed off as the real deal in the future? That's a scary thought.

Been There, Done That: Auto Acronyms

July 25, 2024
Early Fords were good cars, but primitive technology and subject to breakdowns. Believe it or not, Henry Ford's response was to publish joke books about problems with his cars.

Been There, Done That: More Tucker Stuff

July 18, 2024
After last week's successful story on the Tucker and it's similarities to a Bullet Nose Studebaker, here's a follow-up that better explains the differences.

Been There, Done That: Tucker Body Double

July 12, 2024
In the 1980s, there was a movie that came out about the famous Tucker automobiles. If you watch carefully, there's a little something off about one of those cars...
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