Author Archives: volovecto

What’s In An Emblem?

Posted on September 6, 2011 by volovecto

Anyone who knows me, knows I love cars. My favorite television show is BBC’s Top Gear. I was watching it the other night when they featured the new McLaren and toured the factory. I noticed the McLaren logo and my first thought was … Continue reading →

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Speed Dating 101

Posted on September 5, 2011 by volovecto

OK, I’m willing to admit I tried it. I am a fan of the Sex and the City HBO series, and a particularly funny episode included Miranda giving speed dating a try. It is also a scene in the … Continue reading →

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A Dog’s Life

Posted on September 4, 2011 by volovecto

At this point in my life, I find myself dogless. The greatest dog in the world was my best friend for 12 1/2 years. He passed away 5 years ago. Since then, I have been without a dog. I love … Continue reading →

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Yes You Can Go Home Again (at least to visit and eat well).

Posted on August 26, 2011 by volovecto

Luckily, I got the opportunity to visit Oregon again for a week this August. If you live in Florida, a week-long visit to a cooler climate is highly appreciated in the hottest months of August and September, while August in Oregon is one … Continue reading →

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Happy July 4th, from St. Petersburg, FL

Posted on July 5, 2011 by volovecto

I have left Michigan behind and am back in my adopted home town of St. Petersburg, Florida. St. Petersburg celebrates two holidays with a very good fireworks show, New Years Eve and July 4th. They did not disappoint last night. … Continue reading →

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70 Years of Grace and Beauty

Posted on June 28, 2011 by volovecto

During my most recent visit home to Oregon, my mother allowed me to recreate a photo taken of her on Easter Sunday, 1941, when she was six years old. She stood in the same spot in front of her lilac … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day, and I hope you like your elephant.

Posted on June 17, 2011 by volovecto

There comes a point in many people’s lives where they don’t need any more stuff. My parents, and myself too for that matter, have reached that point. For birthdays and other gift giving holidays, they don’t expect or want us … Continue reading →

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Is it possible to love a car?

Posted on June 15, 2011 by volovecto

BMW Z3 with a 3.0 engine and 5 speed stick shift. I think the answer is yes, you can love a car. The car I love is not new and exotic, and I didn’t really know I loved the car until … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Weekend in Oregon: Lessons in genealogy and a vineyard horseback ride.

Posted on June 3, 2011 by volovecto

With 5 days off from work, I headed to Oregon for the Memorial Day weekend and my sister Katy’s birthday. It was typical spring weather in Oregon, mostly cloudy skies with brief moments of heavy rain, followed by patches of sun, … Continue reading →

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Spring Flowers

Posted on April 24, 2011 by volovecto

Unable to be with my family in Oregon this Easter, I took a walk around the neighborhood here in Michigan, where I saw the first signs of Spring. Happy Easter