This is going to sell better than the Compass simply because it’s better looking. And did I say that it was better looking? That’s it.

I worry that the now even-lower ride height makes it all the more likely that an idiot in a full size SUV would drive over one without even knowing it. To that end, and I imagine it would be very expensive, I wonder if Polaris could go all-F1 and swath the passenger area (legs included) in a carbon fiber shell…

Counting the days when I don’t have to see, hear, or read about this soon-to-be former President.

Much more a SW film guy than the cartoons, but in all honesty the characters drawn from the cartoons are conversely much more developed than their big screen counterparts, credit for which must go to Filoni. The exchange between Ahsoka and Mando on why she refuses to train the child/Grogu brought a lump to my throat…

On a slightly separate note, the Taycan is really the best version of the Pontiac Grand Prix. Sorry if that imagery sticks.

Really a pragmatic lesson in the power (and price strength) of brands, given the sometimes marked differences between retail and outlet pricing (usually both high!). I’ve historically found the construction (i.e., stitching) comparable, but the difference greater in materials (weight, thickness). For the most part (~…

Living in Wisconsin, I’ve long been 100% for snow tires, but I bet the overall adoption in the state is much less than 50% (I’d guess 10-15% tops). This includes in my own household. Seems the adage, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” holds true for winter tires as well. It seems it takes an accident…

Personally true in a sad sack sorta way, and ironically just discussing this on my run tonight. I was explaining how, for me, Thanksgiving is about the healthiest holiday for our family. We typically do turkey...poorly, so portion size, not a prob. I’m not too much of a sweets person, so a single serving of cranberry…

Yup. I notice a huge difference when I place thin insulating (the shrink to fit stuff) window film over my windows for winter. Not only insulating (it works amazingly well), but it is noticeably quieter.

Maybe. I wouldn’t overspend on a degree, those additional initials after your name can vary greatly in price, and IMO only a very few individuals at the very very high end might be distinguishable for the extra cost involved. For the rest of us it’s pretty much a wash. I took a middle of the road approach when I got…

On a positive note, at least Infiniti has the guts to continue a low-volume model that really appeals to a niche of enthusiasts. I did appreciate the wildness of the original FX series (35 and 45 if memory serves). Test drove one but didn’t pull the trigger due to the functionality (or lack thereof, I needed to…

This hack maybe won’t work for everyone, but I wear an N-95 type mask, without using the elastics that go around your head, inside of a cloth mask with ear loops. The cloth mask keeps the N-95 in place, but the rigid structure of the N-95 keeps the whole thing off of my nostrils and mouth. I’ve long worked in a…

I’m adopting this strategy for Thanksgiving this year for my white wine choice, and agree, there are those who like Champagne, and those who are wrong. If I may also add a caveat, it’s never too early to start drinking on TG; if you’re asking “is it too early?” then it’s already late, so crack/pop open the bottles and…

This is why people hate math, because it doesn’t care what you think, it’s just numbers that are painfully true. Of course, that does indeed depend on the formula/assumptions being used in the math, which for me in this case is “save 10x your income, etc...”. Obviously income spans the spectrum from nothing to…

Dolly is for the most part simply what our better selves aspire to be: trying to be our very best for others and ourselves. Only she succeeds better than most, with unwavering eyes on the prize. Love that lady.

Is it just me or is having an “Apple Event” every week somehow cheapening each subsequent announcement?

Looks like R2 dressed for the Lego Star Wars Christmas/Thanksgiving special.

I’ve always read about “sit in the tub with your jeans” but never tried it because....yuk. Really, how the hell long would it take to dry them out? Unrealistic. So instead, on the occasions where I wanted to “relax” an area of the jeans, I’ve used a spray bottle with water. Spray just enough for the denim to “let out”…

This should be re-posted on April 1. I’ve owned a lot of cars in my life, and none were worse than my Grand Cherokee. And it’s not even close.

Yes. While admittedly reliable, there’s a gas engine AND an EV motor to worry about. I think hybrids are a welcome bridge between the two, but I’m prepared for a full EV (with my gas backup) now.