IT WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR
ON THIS LAST DAY of 2015, it’s fun to mention SimanaitisSays.com topics during the past 12 months that occurred to me unexpectedly. Like the dotty old lady remarked, “How do … Continue reading
AUTOMOTIVE HEADLIGHTS, PART 2
THE BOSCH AUTOMOTIVE HANDBOOK devotes 37 pages of fine print to the subject of Lighting Equipment. Wikipedia’s Headlamp entry is also extensive, with 116 references. Here I offer highlights, with … Continue reading
AUTOMOTIVE HEADLIGHTS, PART 1
IN 1940, the Society of Automotive Engineers said, “Let there be standardized automotive lighting.” And the lighting was good. But not as good as Europe’s. Things evolved over the years. … Continue reading
WHAT’S PLAYING IN OUR HOUSE THIS CHRISTMAS
I WENT SEARCHING for a particular CD to include in our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day musical selections and, while doing so, unearthed several others I haven’t heard in a … Continue reading
A COLLAGE OF CAMELS—INCLUDING SNOOPY’S
“CURSE YOU, RED BARON,” declares one of America’s most recognizable World War I pilots, at least in his imagination. However, Snoopy can be proud that in real life Sopwith Camels … Continue reading
LIBATIONS FOR THE SEASON—AND OTHERWISE
’TIS THE SEASON to be jolly. And, only in moderation, of course, alcoholic beverages comes to mind, especially their origins and etymology. Herewith, in no particular order, are several libations … Continue reading
AROUND THE WORLD IN COLORS—WITH PUZZLES
ELABORATE COLORING BOOKS are all the rage and, while Christmas shopping at Books Kinokuniya (part of our local Mitsuwa Marketplace), I bought myself a present. Originally published in an English … Continue reading
BERKS AND CLERKS
“BERK! BERK!” says the Old English Sheepdog, about which I am delighted to share an insight from Kristine B. Loland’s analysis of the breed: “If they think you are unclear, … Continue reading
EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS
“MERRY CHRISTMAS” hasn’t lost its meaning in a panoply of European languages and their various cities’ annual Christmas Markets. I’ve enjoyed these events in Copenhagen, Munich and Innsbruck. Researching one thing … Continue reading
CHARLES WEYMANN, PART 2—EVENTFUL 1928, PUZZLING 2010
PIONEER AVIATOR and coachbuilder for the finest classic cars, Charles Weymann had other adventures too. In 1928, a brandy-related adventure earned him $25,000 at Indy and later not a little … Continue reading
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