Well, our local politicians have done it again. First they had to ruin MLK and McCallie Avenues. Then they ruined Dodds Avenue. They turned both of them into one-lane traffic each way with center turn lanes and bike lanes. And they ruined them. Now they’re ruining Frazier Avenue. Why is it that politicians believe they have to be seen doing something? I wish they’d just leave us all alone. “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” Ronald Reagan’s nine scariest words. And nowhere is that more true than in the current “leadership” of Chattanooga. And by the way, President Reagan was not being complimentary of politicians. I’m speaking in particular of the lane changes ... (click for more)

L'Ambiance Plaza - Brideport, CT. April 23, 1987. I can tell you where I was, what I wore, what I ate for lunch. And every time I smell offroad diesel, I can see that place. It's imprinted on my mind. The whirlwind of days after, and now 37 years after. I think often on 28 families who kissed their loved ones as they headed to work that day. A warm, sunny, beautiful spring day. The kind of day you take off your jacket and maybe overshirt, to soak up the rays. I was not yet 30 years old. It was right as lunch was ending. I was not due on that worksite for a couple days. Larry and Max had gone to drop all the supplies and conduit we needed. I was just around the corner on another job. ... (click for more)