Politics - Sept. 30, 2009
Keep your driving laws off my cell phone!
I'm wholeheartedly opposed to legislation that would make it illegal to use a cell phone while driving. Yes, texting while driving is a bad idea -- and I've done it plenty -- but the act of talking on a phone and driving a car simultaneously should not be made a crime.
Tags: cell phone, driving, texting, bluetooth

Living - Jan. 11, 2009
Sunday Sound-off: Are roundabouts dangerous?
The United Kingdom has roughly 10,000 roundabouts, which are circular, one-way road junctions. Although they are less popular in the United States, there are a smattering of roundabouts in Milwaukee, including one on the south end of the 6th Street Viaduct and a few on Milwaukee's East Side.
Tags: sound-off, roundabouts, england, united kingdom, driving

Living - Dec. 19, 2008
My best investment this year?
My best investment this year? Hands down, the purchase of four, new Michelin X-Ice Xi2 tires.
Tags: Michelin X-Ice Xi2, BMW, winter tires, snow, driving, Hakkapeliitta, snow tires

Milwaukee Buzz - June 19, 2008
Cool Milwaukee drivers earn good karma points
In the last 24 hours, I experienced two instances of kind drivers, and both set the table for a good mood that lasted well beyond their momentary gestures.
Tags: driving, road rage, traffic

Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 24, 2007
For love of crosswalks, people!
Far be it from me to tell people how to do their jobs, but do crosswalks need to be painted at busy intersections during rush hour?
Tags: DPW, traffic, commute, driving, rush hour