This “Porsche, there is no substitute” quote is a common sentiment from Porsche owners and enthusiasts alike, taken from the 1983 film Risky Business starring Tom Cruise. Although I have not yet seen this movie, I still agree with the quote! Back in my formative years I was essentially indoctrinated into the church of Japanese motors. My father, a retired (auto)mechanic by profession, instilled a sense of reliability and trust when it came.. Read More
I’ve gone through a number of vehicles through my years, primarily 4 cylinder motor vehicles with a couple forays into 6 cylinder territory. Historically I have been a fan of the 4 cylinder due to fuel efficiency, size, and affordability. I always have, and still have, a soft spot for the 4 cylinder sportscar. They tend to focus more on handling and driving skill in my years of estimation. That is why to.. Read More
I like to relive music as I write about it. Hybrid is a British breakbeat effort that I discovered during my freshman year of college back in 2001. This was my first year where I could spread my wings and have some level of independence. I had just moved out of the house into a dormitory a significant distance away from home. I had a computer, a college campus, and a gym just.. Read More
The City’s Beautiful in the Early Morning Air I took the featured sunrise photo at the end of last year, 2019, during a weekend excursion. I find the beach therapeutic. The waves washing against the shore in a regular rhythm. The soft ocean breeze wafting and the resulting goosebumps all over my skin. Couple this with some jazz or other calming music so I can clear my head and all of my problems.. Read More
I grew up playing racing video games, graduating through Rad Racer (NES) to the legendary Gran Turismo for the original Playstation. The game served to whet my interest in cars and racing, which simply flourished throughout the years. This above image is circa year 2002, an event called Hot Import Nights, or HIN, from Orlando, FL. This event was a celebration of modified import cars to include (but not limited to) the usual.. Read More
A bonobo is a species of monkey similar to the chimpanzee. It is also the pseudonym for Simon Green, a British-born electronic musician who I have followed for the better part of 20 years. I have consistently held him within the top 5 (personally ranked) musicians that I have enjoyed over the years, and he holds a place up there even today. I struggle to find exactly how I was introduced to Bonobo,.. Read More
So the topic of this blog entry is Final Fantasy. This is a video game series started by Square back in 1987, when I was around 4 years old. Clearly I was not precocious enough to be playing that early. It was not until well into Nintendo Power magazine that I was introduced to the game. There was a promotion where Dragon Warrior was promoted as a free game for Nintendo Power subscribers.. Read More
One goal that I floated around was having a supercar by midlife crisis time which for me is about a half-decade away. I am comfortable with two vehicles–one for fun/weekends and one for utility/everyday. Of the supercars, I vacillate between two main contenders today: a Lamborghini Huracán or a Porsche 911 GT3. Either would hit that sweet spot. I’ll elaborate on these for the sake of being complete. Young men following supercars is.. Read More
The world was right again. Everything was normal if only for a day… 2020 Fall Eibach Track Attack was hosted at the FIRM, also known as Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park. It was my first real race/autocross event in around 15 years and it proved to be fun aside from the fact that I was unable to run solo due to missing the prerequisite “driver’s meeting” that morning. I was also missing.. Read More
This pandemic lockdown sucks. Really. It’s the worst. The lockdown, at first, was a relief. Mandatory work from home? Wow, as an introvert, this sounds perfect! No more shoulder taps from coworkers asking for help or complaining. To be honest, it was nice at first, until I realized my wife was stuck working at home also, meaning I actually will never experience solitude. Then the governor began relieving the city little by little… Read More