Writing, Photography, and the life lessons I learned from Street Academy
Adventures with my jet-black 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS car.
Oh man, what a day.ย I just want to go home, relax, turn on my fan, sit in my comfy chair and watch something on television. No cooking today. I’ll stop at Mr. Subb and get a Neba or something. Wait… why is Mr. Subb closed?ย And the Dunkin’ Donuts next to it is closed?ย …
Read MoreAs many of you know from reading my blog posts over the years, I purchased a 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS in November 2012.ย I purchased the car (which I later nicknamed “The Blackbird”) with a combination of a trade-in on my previous car (the 2005 Saturn Ion “Cardachrome”) and a bank loan. The car loan…
Read MoreI recently received news that my 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, commonly nicknamed “The Blackbird,” is part of a nationwide recall.ย Apparently the ignition switch, when bumped, can cause the car to actually shut down in mid-drive – or, in rare cases, it could cause the car to shift into accessory mode, which would mean if…
Read MoreLast week, I had to run some errands.ย Drive here, drive there, pick this up, purchase that, drop this off, you know… And of course, I’m doing all this in the middle of a snowstorm. And everything went well, I was able to complete this errand and that errand, take care of this and that……
Read MoreI think at some point in my photographic experiences, I’m going to find ways to enjoy what appears on the sunroof of my 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, my beloved compact sportscar that I’ve nicknamed “The Blackbird.” A couple of days ago, I found just such a moment. Before I continue, you should know something about…
Read MoreIt became my third car last year, surpassing the 1991 Pontiac 6000 that I commandeered from my nearly-blind Grandma Betty, and the 2005 Saturn Ion that I bought in an emergency when that Pontiac finally died. It became the first car that was purchased through study and test drives and financing and opinions and consultation.…
Read MoreIt seems that every year or so, around this time, I get a call from one of my credit card companies.ย No, I didn’t authorize that charge.ย Yes, I am who I say I am.ย Yes, here’s my information.ย Thank you, I’ll wait for my new replacement credit card to arrive within 48 hours.ย Thank…
Read MoreI am not a man who is afraid of being wrong. ย I’ve been wrong many times. ย I’ve made bad choices, I’ve made bad decisions, I’ve dropped the ball more times than a cross-eyed center fielder. But if you’ve read my blog for any length of time, you know that if I’m ever wrong, I’ll repair…
Read MoreI’ve had my 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, nicknamed “The Blackbird,” for at least six months now.ย And now comes its first true test. Road trip to Canada.ย Specifically, Saint John, New Brunswick, home of this week’s National Basketball League of Canada All-Star Classic. Why am I here?ย Trust me.ย It’s an All-Star Game.ย Actually, counting…
Read MoreI was out running errands on Saturday morning, and after pulling into a parking lot and doing some shopping, I returned to my car – and realized the exterior of Chevrolet Cobalt SS wasn’t as clean as I would have liked.ย And I wanted to visit my girlfriend Nicole that afternoon, and there’s no way…
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