Tag Archives: highways

Contemplating Legacy Yet Again

Posted on August 22, 2019 by swabby429

While waiting in a row of cars at the traffic signal earlier this week, I glanced at the older Subaru station wagon in front of me. It was a “Legacy”. It seems like whenever I’m stopped behind one of those … Continue reading →

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Fathers Day 2016

Posted on June 19, 2016 by swabby429

My neighbor who lives in one of the units of the four-plex next door is spending this Fathers’ Day as a new father.  His wife recently gave birth to twin sons.  Last week he mentioned that he and his family … Continue reading →

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Some Old Bridges

Posted on November 3, 2015 by swabby429

I felt a twinge of sadness, two years ago, when I saw reports of the closing of the original East Span of the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge.  Of course, time marches on, and things wear out.  Still, it seemed like … Continue reading →

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National Traffic And Motor Vehicle Safety Act Of 1966

Posted on September 9, 2015 by swabby429

While waiting for a friend to untangle the seatbelt she had managed to snag in the door (don’t ask me how), I thought about the family car of my childhood. The 1961 Buick LeSabre was not originally equipped with seatbelts … Continue reading →

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