As I write this, I’m sitting on the couch watching Tron Legacy with the 11 yr old boy. Better, my son and I just finished watching the ’83 Tron together. This was one of my favorite movies when I wasn’t much older than he is now. Tron had a good story but looks hokey now. Back in the day, it seemed like a breakthrough. It was, somehow, important.

It still seemes important, but in a new way. I wonder if he will remember this moment as much as I will.

I wonder what he will watch with my grand kids.

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Posted on March 29, 2011 by mike

Aviation Photography

jet landing at OHare

This weekend, I took a bunch of aircraft photos from outside O’Hare’s western fence. I hoped I might also get a photo of a train or two, but I ended up focusing on planes landing at sunset. After posting them … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on March 28, 2011 by mike

25 Years of Car Ownership

Fleetwood Terra LX

During this whole car shopping craze, I realized I’ve had some fun cars. Since I’ve been asked more than once, here is my entire history: In the ’80s, I learned to drive in my Mom’s tan Honda Civic Hatchback. Manual. … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on March 23, 2011 by mike

Final Four

US Cash

With all the cars out there, it’s hard to decide on what to get. I’ve been writing about our shopping experiences which has helped us settle on four cars in two categories: Five Seat, and Seven Seat The biggest decision … Read the rest of this entry →

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Posted on March 22, 2011 by mike

Contestant #7 – Toyota

Toyota Highlander

As a current Prius owner, we were wondering if any of the larger Toyota offerings might fit the bill for our current search. Katie and I decided to visit Schaumburg Toyota on Golf road to sit in a few cars … Read the rest of this entry →

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