From Toaster Car To Plush Ride A Texan’s Car Quest
A long history of vehicle choices leads to a search for a comfortable, fuel efficient replacement. The narrator recalls mini SUVs and a beloved minivan, then describes a tiny toaster car kept for reliability and now seeks a near new compact SUV with space for dogs and a wheelchair. They plan to test drive, visit dealers, and may sell or trade in the toaster car. A windshield repair occurred as preparation for selling.
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Toyota
California
Today in History and Births for 62nd Day 2012
On the 62nd day of 2012 events include Texas independence in 1836 and Hayes victory declaration in 1877. King Kong premiered in 1933, and the Concorde first flew in 1969. Births list many notable figures such as Sam Houston, Dr. Seuss, Desi Arnaz, Tom Wolfe, Mikhail Gorbachev, Lou Reed, Jon Bon Jovi, Chris Martin, Ben Roethlisberger.
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Mexico
Rutherford B. Hayes
Samuel J. Tilden
New York City
Sam Houston
Pope Pius XII
Dr. Seuss
Theodor Geisel
Mel Ott
Desi Arnaz
Tom Wolfe
Mikhail Gorbachev
Lou Reed
Jon Bon Jovi
Chris Martin
Ben Roethlisberger
New York Yankees
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Daniel Defoe
Mulberry Street
Words and Wit Across a World of Signs
A compact critique recalling Burma-Shave sign poetry, quotable lines, and the fading shelf life of quotes. The piece notes Buffett's wealth and views on housing, contrasts old verse ads with modern speed, and highlights notable one liners from writers. It mentions a Dallas speaker contact and a local Abilene paper tradition.
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Warren Buffett
Omaha
University of Nebraska
Billy Crystal
Oscar Wilde
Andrew Lang
Groucho Marx
Abilene Reporter-News
Lord Byron
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