Schott NYC (originally called Schott Bros.), a well-regarded long-time label of leatherwear for bikers, has been in business since 1913. Their original motorcycle jacket, called the Perfecto®, has been made since 1928.
It took me way too long to catch on. I had seen knock-offs of the highly stylized jacket, and back in the day…
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I have a close friend who told me that he had to travel by air to attend a funeral in another state. He had not traveled by air in some 20 years. Since then, lots of changes have happened with getting through check-in and to the gate, and also on board an aircraft.
Here are some thoughts I shared with my friend, based on having over two million miles on thousands of airline flights during my lifetime….
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Having returned home from Alaska late Thursday, and taking off work on Friday, one would think that I would sleep in. Not the case… instead, I got together with three firefighter buddies and…
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Man, that trip to Alaska was brief! I almost spent as much time in the air and at airports as I spent meeting with my colleagues!
I sure enjoyed it, though. Our nation…
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I have been rather quiet on this blog for two reasons: 1) the usual “I’ve run out of ideas to write about” and 2) very busy wrapping things up at work before I retire.
Today, however, I am in Alaska. Why?
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Recently I received an email from someone who wanted to know about my experience with lace-in boot zippers as he was considering using them for a new pair of boots that he got at work.
Yes, I have had experience with boot zippers…
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I have to admit — making the decision to retire is daunting. I know it’s time, but nonetheless, thinking about why I am making this decision now and what I will do after I leave the full-time working world has kept me awake at night.
My Spouse knows me all too well. After yet another discussion about this life-changing transition, he suggested,
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