Well, it looks like the Deplorables have won. And all of us non-deplorables are even more confused than we were before: How could anyone in his right mind vote for that Orange Turd? After the initial, day-long shock began to wear off, I had an epiphany: It’s all about the rage. Admit it, you feelContinue reading “It’s All the Rage”
Author Archives: David Bucher
Just the discount, please!
In a recent magazine article I wrote, about a visit to the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, I spoke about my embarrassment at being thanked for my service every time I ask for the veterans’ discount while shopping. My own 40-month Army experience was a net positive. But, having visited several military cemeteries, like this one,Continue reading “Just the discount, please!”
Alex Bay
One of 24 short pieces about bumps along the road during my 40+ years of motorcycling. Published in Keystone Motorcycle Press during 2014-2016. So I’m in Alexandria Bay, New York, up by the Thousand Islands, almost in Canada. And I’m just a little drunk. Went there for a Honda Owner’s Group Rally but, as usual,Continue reading “Alex Bay”
Rocks of Ages
It seems my wife has turned an old adage on its head: “One rock is worth 1000 pictures.” Let me explain. I’m involved in what may be the life-long, or possibly life-ending, process of sorting through 60 years of photos. Some are already digital, in numerous files on our computers. Some are digital on CDs.Continue reading “Rocks of Ages”
Philly Fan-doom
So, I was sitting in this bar in Boston, way back when. At that time the Sixers and Dr. J were rivals with the Celtics and Larry Bird. Forget all that Bird vs Magic stuff, this East Coast rivalry was just as big, and Boston, like Philly is not a town that tolerates its rivals.Continue reading “Philly Fan-doom”
An Unforgettable Ride
As published in Keystone Motorcycle Press, January 2024 Since I’ve been writing for motorcycle publications for more than 40 years, my memories of stories I’ve done sometimes get conflated. And, truth be told, I’m not sure the trip whose notable memories I’m about to evoke came from a piece I did for Keystone Motorcycle PressContinue reading “An Unforgettable Ride”
Radio Days, Pt 1
Let’s see, I was probably age 13-15. That makes it about 1960. Some years before, my parents had given me an AM radio. It was brown plastic, with a big circular, lighted tuning dial and one of those fiberboard backs that allowed the smell of the heated vacuum tubes to vent through its holes. Somehow,Continue reading “Radio Days, Pt 1”
EV Buying Advice
Prepared as handout for Lititz Borough residents following passage of an ordinance affecting placement of EV Charging Stations, March 2023 Things to Consider Before You Purchase an EV or Plug-In Hybrid This is not intended to advocate for or against such a purchase, simply to bring to your attention some things you may not haveContinue reading “EV Buying Advice”
Seat Belt Guide
Follow up to BrickBoard Post “Seat Belt Blues?” 5/23/23
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