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In my car I've lost: My favorite pair of workout shorts, Three ID’s, Six cans of beans, Two blankets meant for emergencies, 600 Kleenex The lid to my center compartment, 50 pens, A whisk and a spatula, The vehicle information book, My voice, singing my favorite songs louder than the … [Read more...]

A September Afternoon of Apple Picking

The original plan? Visit the nationally renowned Schoolhouse Restaurant on Glendale Milford Rd. and then head to a “u-pick” apple orchard. But, as things often go in the busy back to school month, the mission didn’t quite happen as planned. We welcomed in the first few days of fall with a new … [Read more...]

The Man Behind the Magic: Scott Monty and Ford’s Social Media Madness

Social Media /So-shul-me-dee-uh/ n. Facebook. Twitter. Flicker. Comments and Likes. Tweetup* and peeps and posts. A dialogue online. A chat room, chat forum, chat with your fingers. Blogs and buzz and news and links.  The everyday language and the way of life for Scott Monty, Ford Motor … [Read more...]

4 Types of Tail-Gaters We Love to Hate

What does your reaction to the most persistent tail-gaters say about you? **Disclaimer: I am not a psychologist, car-ologist, or any other certified diagnostic professional. Take advice with a grain of salt. You glance in that rear-view mirror, and don’t see anyone. That’s because they are … [Read more...]

The Classic Fight

  HER SIDE Toes on the dash. Socks on the windshield. Hanging those long legs out the passenger window on a long trip. It’s the classic his and hers car fight, and it isn’t going anywhere—FOR A REASON. When you force us to sit in your little car, or even not so little truck, … [Read more...]

Changing Gears: Riding Shotgun

You’ve eaten, slept, changed clothes, solved the world’s problems, and sang your absolute loudest in your car. In fact, this year you’ll spend between 21 and 38 DAYS (including nights) in that little space—however cozy or rage-filled it may be. Over two weeks is a serious amount of … [Read more...]