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Jim Croce’s Last Gift to Usim Croce and Maury Muehleisen

Jim Croce’s Last Gift to Us

Published by Marty Milligan on September 21, 2023

In the early 1970s, Jim Croce was on the cusp of musical stardom. From humble beginnings in eastern Pennsylvania to the stage of Northwestern State University, his journey was marked by determination and raw talent. Paired with Maury Muehleisen’s distinctive guitar style, Croce’s storytelling songs struck a chord with listeners, propelling him to chart-topping success. Tragically, on a fateful September night, a promising chapter came to an abrupt end. Despite this heartrending loss, Croce’s legacy endures, echoing through the annals of music history. Join us on a journey through time, as we revisit Jim Croce’s final, unforgettable performance, captured on a humble handheld recorder by two devoted fans.

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Happy Birthday to Harry BrowneHarry Browne

Happy Birthday to Harry Browne

Published by Marty Milligan on June 17, 2023

When I lost the urge to control others, I also lost all need to hate or fear anyone. The world is no longer divided between the good guys and the bad guys. Now I can see that each person is seeking his own happiness, each in his own way Harry Browne Happy 90th heavenly birthday to Harry Browne. He is best known for his concept of the Permanent Portfolio. His book How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World was an eye-opening approach to living life on your own terms.

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The Christmas TruceChristmas Truce

The Christmas Truce

Published by Marty Milligan on December 24, 2022

The Christmas Truce of 1914 is a powerful and inspiring story of hope and goodwill in the face of conflict. During World War I, on Christmas Eve 1914, an unofficial ceasefire took place along the Western Front. The ceasefire was initiated by German troops, who began decorating the trees around their trenches and singing Christmas carols. British troops, who were positioned nearby, also joined in the singing, and eventually, the two sides met in No Man’s Land to exchange gifts and play football. This spontaneous and unofficial ceasefire became known as the “Christmas Truce.” It inspires people to strive for a more peaceful and compassionate world and to work towards finding solutions to conflicts that are based on understanding and cooperation, rather than violence and hatred. The Christmas Truce reminds us that peace is possible and that it is worth working towards.

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Goodbye, Sweet Girl

Goodbye, Sweet Girl

Published by Marty Milligan on September 23, 2022

At 4:45 Wednesday morning, I opened my eyes and listened for the sound of tiny claws clicking on the wooden floor. Much to my disappointment, they never came. For the last thirteen years, I started my day with the sound of tiny paws on the floor followed by a wet nose sniffing at me from the side of the bed. My beagle Beatrice began each day with a gentile wake-up nudge and an excited tail wag. Her reward was a kiss on the head before an early walk. I can’t believe that she will never do that again.

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Automotive Lust of the Day, Crate Engine from Hell Edition: DSR Performance Enters the Mopar Aftermarket with 1150 HP Gen III Hemi

Automotive Lust of the Day, Crate Engine from Hell Edition: DSR Performance Enters the Mopar Aftermarket with 1150 HP Gen III Hemi

Published by Marty Milligan on May 22, 2022

Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) is the winningest organization in NHRA history. DSR Performance is taking that on-track experience to the street with an entire line of products for the serious enthusiast to the mature racer. To prove how serious of a commitment the organization has made to this effort, the first product announced is an 1150 horsepower Hemi crate engine. Based on a 6.4l BGE block, Hellcat cylinder heads, and a Whipple gen 5 supercharger, the DSR 1150 uses the best parts in the industry to make 1150 hp and 974 lbs.-Ft. on 93 octane pump gas. This is a…

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Automotive Lust of the Day, Italian/American Mixed Marriage Edition: 1967 Iso Grifo GL Series I 327 4-Speed

Automotive Lust of the Day, Italian/American Mixed Marriage Edition: 1967 Iso Grifo GL Series I 327 4-Speed

Published by Marty Milligan on May 22, 2022

Our subject car, which recently was featured on the auction site Bring A Trailer, is a fairly early 1967 model finished in a tasteful silver with a blue interior. It is equipped with a Chevrolet 327 cubic inch V8 and BorgWarner four-speed transmission. Most people outside of the car collector community are unaware of Iso Rivolta and its flagship Iso Grifo. This is unfortunate as this is one of the best GT cars ever produced and possibly the most beautiful. When the time comes to do something remarkable, building the right team is the best way to ensure success. When…

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Saying Goodbye to P. J. O’Rourke

Saying Goodbye to P. J. O’Rourke

Published by Marty Milligan on March 5, 2022

I read a significant portion of P. J. O’Rourke’s Parliament of Whores in several airports on a trip with several layovers. In one airport bar, I couldn’t hold back laughing out loud which led to a conversation with several people that also had read the book and couldn’t keep their laughter to themselves. That was just part of the experience of reading P. J. O’Rourke. From National Lampoon to Rolling Stone to the Atlantic to Car and Driver, any time his wit met a page, hilarity was soon to follow. Few writers have consistently entertained me over the years and I am going to miss him.

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Automotive Lust of the Day, More Door Sleeper Edition: 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 Sedan 429 4-Speed

Automotive Lust of the Day, More Door Sleeper Edition: 1969 Ford Galaxie 500 Sedan 429 4-Speed

Published by Marty Milligan on March 5, 2022

In the automotive world, sleeper is the term used for a fast car that looks like a slow car. Generally, sleepers are under powered economy cars or family sedans with modifications that add horsepower. Every once in a while, you come across a sleeper built by the factory. This Galaxie checks all of the boxes, it is a factory-built big block with a four-speed wrapped in a full-sized four-door body.

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