Magazine / Off the Beaten Path
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Look At The Stars… See How They Shine For You...
I hope that Coldplay doesn’t care that I borrowed a portion of their song lyrics from “Yellow” but it describes the emotions that I felt the night my daughter was in labor with my grandson. It was snowing and cold and I stood outside and gazed... -
Hirschbach Hauls Veterans Remembrance Wreaths
DUBUQUE, IA… Each December, on National Wreaths Across America Day, Wreaths Across America’s mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as over 1,100 locati... -
I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day…
I will admit it upfront – I’m a dreamer and I’m a believer. I’m theatrical and down deep in my soul lurks an inner Liberace who is just screaming to be let loose to tear it up. I’m a little kid at heart – stuck in an old lady’s body. I... -
Not A Creature Was Stirring…
Over the years it has become quite apparent to me that Clement Moore, author of “Twas The Night Before Christmas” obviously did not share his abode with pets. I mean, come on – not a creature was stirring? And if he really did have pets, did ... -
Come Sail Away, Come Sail Away With Me…
My daughter recently penned a beautiful birthday tribute to my on Facebook page. She wrote, “Happy birthday to the most generous person we've ever known. Gaga Pam spreads love everyday with her actions and sweet sentiments, she's a dreamer and a r... -
I’d Been Waiting For A Girl (Or TWO!) Like You…
Dear Mackenna and Althea - From the moment I found out that I was going to be a Grandma almost 4.5 years ago, I was super stoked. I mean, seriously excited and full-tilt gung-ho! I had been buying and stashing baby clothes and toys for a couple of ... -
First And Only Scrubbing Windshield Wiper Blades Enter The Market, Trumping Top Four Largest Industry Competitors In Debris Removal Study
Temecula, CA… SCRUBBLADE, innovator of the fresh, never-before-seen, most effective windshield wiper design, is rising in popularity as the top-rated wiper blade among off-road enthusiasts, professional truck drivers and everyday commuters. In a de... -
Calvin Field Named Driver of the Month at National Carriers
Calvin Field has been awarded June Driver of the Month for National Carriers, Inc. A former Nazarene pastor, Field has driven a company truck within the NCI Hide division since August of 2013. He delivers cattle hides from National Beef Products beef... -
Plug Me In And Charge Me Up…
It’s a pretty well known fact that I am a little challenged in the technology department. I get very overwhelmed when handed any kind of electronic device. I sputter, I sweat, I moan and groan. And don’t even ask me to read the instruction boo... -
Martin Lubricants’ STP® Diesel Fuel Treatment with Greenclean® Detergent Technology
Martin Lubricants announces the introduction of its STP® Diesel Fuel Treatment with Greenclean® Detergent Technology - a complete solution to improve the quality of your diesel fuel as it lubricates critical fuel system components, cleans fuel inje... -
Shine on my brothers…. (Eveybody come together)
It’s a dark and dreary morning here as I sit at my computer. A thunderstorm just blew by (literally) and the wind was howling and the rain poured from the sky in buckets. I’m tired and I’m hot. I’m sad and I’m mad. I’m confused, I’m ... -
Freightliner Trucks Presents 2016 Ride of Pride Truck to Schneider
GREEN BAY, WI… Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) recently presented the 2016 Ride of Pride truck to Schneider during a special ceremony commemorating military veterans. The Ride of Pride program was founded in 2002 by Ed Keeter, a Vietnam... -
State DOTs Move Toward Increased Roadway Design Flexibility
DES MOINES, IA… A committee of top engineers representing state departments of transportation this week http://Aashto.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL... adopted a resolution directing the development of more flexible highway and street design ... -
Easy Like Sunday Morning…
So yeah, I am totally ripping Lionel Ritchie off by using one of his song titles as my column headline. And you will notice that my photos were taken in the late afternoon and at sunset – but they were taken on Sunday…Yesterday was Father’s Da... -
These Are The Good Old Days…
Ahhhh… the easy, breezy days of childhood. There’s a pretty popular quote floating around Pinterest and Facebook right now: “My curfew was the street lights, and my mom didn't call my cell, she yelled “Time to come in." I played outside with... -
Cooper Tire Launches New Roadmaster RM332 WB Wide Base Tire
FINDLAY, OH… Cooper Tire & Rubber Company is adding to its Roadmaster line of commercial tires with the introduction of the new RM332 WB heavy-duty wide base tire in size 425/65R22.5. The RM332 WB is designed for the steer axle in mixed service app... -
I Want To Fly Like An Eagle…
A spirit animal or totem is meant to be a representation of the traits and skills that you are supposed to learn or have. Online, saying something or someone is your spirit animal is a statement that said person or thing is a representation of you or... -
Ice Ice Baby…
One look at me and you will immediately notice my stature – or lack thereof. I’m short; most of my family members are short. We’ve been ridiculed and mocked and teased relentlessly over the years. But while I personally don’t measure up on... -
26th Annual Truckers Day At The Buck
Buck Motorsports Park is located 10 miles South of Lancaster,PA at 900 Lancaster Pike in Quarryville, PA. "The Buck", as it's more commonly known, is called the Playground of Power and it hosts a variety of high-horsepower events throughout the year.... -
Circuit Rider
Live Life CourageouslyGoing through life is a necessity. You can’t go back! All that’s left is to go on. Many people do not have the heart to go on; or, if they do, they go in faintheartedness. Faintheartedness proves to be a faithless heart.W...