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Risky Business

Risky Business

Risk. It’s the dirty word that’s always on your mind. You weigh risk almost every hour of every day without a second thought. Those sketchy leftovers in the fridge get a careful sniff before you heat them up in the microwave. You look both ways before you cross

Shiny Happy Cars

I am as far from an influencer as one can be. Any product mentioned here is actually in my garage and used regularly. I'm not receiving compensation for mentioning any products or including their links. Pollen season is winding down where I live, which means “fun” car season

Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosey

Today I’d like to share some wisdom about, well wisdom. It’s that magical time of year again when the temperatures are warm, pollen is in the air (and your eyes), and you’re anxious to get your summer toys out of hibernation. It's also when batteries

Talentless

Talent. Some of us have it while some of us don’t. Or so the old saying goes anyways. Phil Gaimon takes it a step further in his book Draft Animals, claiming that there is talent and then there is real talent. Everyone thinks they have real talent until they

Nobody Likes Weapons

Nobody Likes Weapons

As a fairly courteous, safe driver that loves BMW’s, I always use my turn signals. I actually go out of my way to not drive like the entitled, stereotypical BMW driver. As a cyclist who wants bicycles to become more popular and not hassle other road users, I go

I Want a Blank Space, Baby...

Have you ever been inspired by art? I'm talking about being inspired beyond a few fleeting thoughts or feelings. Have you been inspired to actually go out and do something after seeing a work of art? I can now say that I have. Which makes me vastly more

Just Tune Him Out

Just Tune Him Out

If you’re reading this, chances are you know exactly who Jeremy Clarkson is. If not, it's hard to describe him as anything but the most influential and significant automotive journalist ever. Full stop. His career spans decades, he’s genuinely entertaining, and when he speaks, his millions