It's time once again for the annual tradition that marks the unofficial start of spring. No, I'm not talking about Mother's Day, when all the local...

Yesterday, a young expectant mother approached me, much to my chagrin. She sort of snuck up on me, and her presence was uninvited. More than that,...

Question: I know you talk about the importance of tires when it comes to the winter months but I think it’s just as important to talk about it in...

The negotiations were over and the plans were finalized, complete with Jack signing off on the final blueprints.You may remember from a few weeks...

My time in office is winding down. I made a point in my re-election campaign materials now almost four years ago (and I have regularly made it...

Most of us enjoy ketchup on our burgers and fries. I know I do. But I never realized ketchup might be a metaphor for a life well lived.I never...

Question: I have a question for you. We are looking at renting a moving truck and I noticed it doesn’t have a rearview mirror since the back in...

My wife and I were driving home the other night when something caught my eye. I told her, "Look, that guy is taking his cat out for a walk."She...

Sometimes it feels like our differences outweigh our similarities. To combat these thoughts, I find it comforting to explore certain universal...

Question: We are starting to see a lot more fog with spring time. Can you provide some advice for driving in those types of conditions. Answer:...

It wasn't in the too-far-distant past that I recounted the thrilling saga of the squirrel wars.I decidedly won that war using my superior intellect...

Question: In your last Ask A Trooper article, you provided some information on pulling trailers. Can you talk a little more about trailer...

There are certain concepts, ideas and practices in this life that ring true for most of us. I’ve dubbed these “Universal Truths.”I’ve touched on...

Today I started thinking about a subject that is near and dear to my heart: photography.Pre-digital and pre-smartphone, there was a very specific...

Grief is an important topic. Before you think, “Oh, here she goes –  again with the grief!”Just stop. I understand grief makes you uncomfortable....