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The F.H.B.s * in my life # 31… “Burma Shave”
Dear Ron, Jon and Jenna, He saw the train and tried to duck it kicked first the gas and then the bucket … Burma Shave In circa 1949, we were driving from Medford to Milwaukee; Dad, Mom, Baby Mary and I. Dad had a new dark grey Chevrolet Coupe Deluxe. I sat in the back…
Read MoreThe Eighth Commandment to Loving Your Car: Tires
Your tires are the only part of your vehicle that touches the road, which makes them the most important control system component. The two most important considerations when evaluating your tires: is their inflation correct and is there sufficient tread to make contact with the road. Newer vehicles are equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring…
Read MoreTHE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING, THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING!
We are entering the most wonderful yet dangerous time of the year; not only for adults but for our teens. If you have a new driver in your family please take extra precautions and be vigilant about where and with whom your teen is driving/riding. When teens are not in school, they can be more…
Read MoreThe F.H.B.s in My Life #29 “The one who can afford a hat”
One of the most important role models in my life has been my paternal Grandfather, Forrest Glen Taylor. He loved to joke, brag, tell tall tales but never lied about important things. He was the most honest man and the hardest worker I have ever known. As far back as I can remember, he had…
Read MoreWhat’s Leaves Got to Do with it?
Beware Beautiful Fall! Fall with all its glory and splendor presents a myriad of driving hazards; most are there year round but can be enhanced this time of year. We want to point some of them out so you and your young drivers are safe during this wonderful season. Guess what this video has to…
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Read MoreThe F.H. B.s in My Life #27…“Subpoenaed”
My office in Houston, Texas was fairly large, as I shared it with our part-time nurse Amelia. I was busy trying to rearrange both of our desks and the filing cabinets, etc. when Greg (a beneficiary of the program) came in said it was his day off and asked if he could help me. About…
Read MoreThe F.H.B.s in My Life … #26 Yup, she don’t drink anymore
This morning, thinking over all the years of teaching Prime for Life, my thoughts went to Nancy. Nancy was a woman probably in her late 40’s and had a long history of drinking problems. At that time I was teaching version: 7 of Prime for Life. Nancy came into the program in denial of just…
Read MoreThe Ten Commandments of Car Maintenance
FIFTH COMMANDMENT: THE VITAL FLUIDS ANTIFREEZE/COOLANT Check level of antifreeze in the radiator only when the engine is cold. If there is an over flow tank, it may be checked and fluid added to that tank whenever needed. BRAKE FLUID There is a minimum and maximum level noted on the reservoir Fill as needed.…
Read MoreThe F.H.B.s in My Life #25… “I don’t have a suit…”
As I sit musing over the last three decades of my life, I have become aware of how much other people have influenced me as to who I am and why I am here. I strongly believe that all of us are placed here on earth to help others and in the process grow ourselves.…
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