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A Gem of a Deal
The ad said, “1965 Chevy Van $800.00, A Gem of a Deal.” I had to drive past the cow pastures (Thrasher’s Corner) to see it, but once I did, I agreed. This was a rare find. I could no longer afford a sports car, but I had just enough cash to buy this van.
Wayne Carini Would Love This
I love the drama of classic cars of the 40s, 50s, 60s. The big fenders, smooth lines, toothy grills, and plenty of chrome. Imagine my delight of stumbling on this “barn find” on a Seattle street in 1972! Wayne Carini of “Chasing Classic Cars” would love this!
Just one prompt
I have written many journals, newsletters and articles over forty years prompted by whatever has piqued my interest. One prompt can inspire an adventure in creative writing. In 1999, when pulling into a campsite in a new (to me) car my good friend Glen, met me there, and with a warm laugh said “Another new car? How may have you had anyway?”
Writing Memories
How to begin telling these stories of my life? Opening lines like, “It was a dark and stormy night,” “I was dead on the day I was born,” and “Call me Ishmael,” have already been taken. How about Ruminating a sudden career change in 1998, I appreciated the distraction of driving a new Jeep Grand Cherokee…?” Do I really need to point out that I was fired? Isn’t that enough to pique the interest?
Coming of Age
When the snow began falling in Granite Falls during Thanksgiving dinner of 1965, I was invited to spend the rest of the weekend with Aunt Dorothy in Bellingham. Cousin Gail, drove the beige 1961 VW Bug into a winter wonderland, Dorothy rode shotgun, and I was crammed into the rear seat with all the luggage.
First Reflections
First experiences are often remembered for a lifetime. Who can forget the first kiss? First job? First roommate? First apartment or house? First baby? It only takes one word after “first” to flood our minds with vivid scenes and emotions.