Tinkering

Jim Martin

Mar 12, 20219 min

On Universal Joints and Amusement Parks

The next issue The Dart began to display was a tendency to squeak. It began slowly and quietly. So, both BOB! and I did the only obvious...

Jim Martin

Mar 9, 202110 min

On Pizza and Squimbo Pie (and Barbershop harmony)

With our individual tastes ranging from vocal jazz to J. P. Souza, BOB! and I met in the only obvious, natural place: Barbershop Harmony.

Jim Martin

Mar 7, 20215 min

The Dodge Dart Swinger with the Slant Six

This time he added an all-important, new piece of information. “I could probably let it go for something like 50 bucks.” He said.

Jim Martin

Oct 22, 20204 min

A Throwback--and A Shoutout

In which I talk about the other house we built, lofts that are actually rafter ties, and a Plummer who is actually a carpenter. At this...

Jim Martin

Sep 27, 20193 min

The Demise of the Beloved Corona

Now, the demise of the Beloved Corona happened in the following way. I was driving down Route 2 toward Boston. A path the Beloved Corona...

Jim Martin

Sep 13, 20197 min

The Beloved Corona Part 3: Creative Problem Solving

It has always seemed to me that the adjective “creative” in the phrase “creative problem solving” could be understood to modify either...

Jim Martin

Sep 5, 20196 min

The Beloved Corona--Part 2: Life Lessons

I should mention that the main function of the Beloved Corona was to transport me the 143 miles from my college dorm to Cape Cod where I...

Jim Martin

Sep 2, 20195 min

The Beloved Corona - Part 1

So, my dad swore like a sailor. Colorful language seasoned his everyday speech seemingly no matter who he was talking to. He had all...