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11/30/2025

When the boss goes to Florida for Thanksgiving. The Daytona Turkey Run is always a must do!

11/14/2025

We are honored to have not only created a great business relationship, but personal relationships with the awesome people from Auto Use!

11/05/2025

Interesting read. I believe that developing joy and curiosity are way more important “early learning.”

Research shows that Finnish children start school at the age of 7, yet they consistently outperform their peers worldwide in literacy, mathematics, and overall well-being.

But here’s what’s striking:
They don’t get ahead by rushing.
They thrive because they aren’t rushed.

Because here’s the truth: in Finland, childhood is still sacred. The early years aren’t filled with flashcards, early readers, and pressure to perform. They’re filled with forest walks, open-ended play, and long, unhurried moments of discovery.

🧠 Decades of research (Sahlberg, 2015; Whitebread, 2012; OECD, 2018) reveal that this slower start protects a child’s developing brain. Early play isn’t wasted time; it’s wiring time. When children build forts, climb trees, and explore mud puddles, they’re also building executive function, problem-solving, and emotional regulation, the very skills that predict lifelong success.

In Finland, teachers don’t “teach to the test.” They teach the child. Recess isn’t a reward. It’s a right. And homework in the early years? Almost none. Because rest and family connection are also seen as part of education.

Why does this matter?
Because too many children today are burning out before they even learn who they are. We push academics before self-awareness, competition over curiosity. We teach them to chase achievement before they’ve learned to love learning.

However, the Finnish model reminds us that a child who plays deeply learns deeply.
A child who feels safe will explore bravely.
And a child allowed to grow at their own pace will often surpass those who were hurried.

So maybe the question isn’t,
“How can we help our kids get ahead?”
Maybe it’s,
“How can we protect their joy long enough for learning to bloom naturally?”

Because childhood isn’t a waiting room for “real life.” It is real life… the most formative, fertile soil for everything that comes next. 🤍

References:
• Sahlberg, P. (2015). Finnish Lessons 2.0: What Can the World Learn from Educational Change in Finland?
• OECD (2018). Education at a Glance: OECD Indicators.
• Whitebread, D. (2012). The Importance of Play: A Report on the Value of Children’s Play with a Series of Policy Recommendations.

10/25/2025

Newer vehicles have lifesaving driver assistance safety technologies to help pedestrians. These technologies include automatic emergency braking, rear backup cameras, pedestrian-friendly front structures, and better headlights for identifying pedestrians at night. However, the best safety feature is still your attentiveness!

10/05/2025

Great way to live and great way to operate a business!

07/31/2025

Start em young!

Teach them young

07/21/2025

05/15/2025

Interesting!

In a bold shift away from the electric vehicle race, BMW is betting on hydrogen as the fuel of the future. The company has announced that it’s moving beyond electric cars, stating that it has resolved the critical limitations of hydrogen engines—chiefly range anxiety, refueling time, and cold-weather performance. With hydrogen fuel cells, refueling takes just minutes and offers similar driving ranges to gas-powered cars, making them a compelling alternative.

While many automakers are focused solely on battery electric vehicles, BMW believes hydrogen offers a cleaner and more practical long-term solution, especially for regions where EV infrastructure is lacking. If successful, BMW’s innovation could reshape the auto industry’s roadmap toward sustainable mobility.

04/25/2025

Ugly then ugly now….just my opinion!

The 2025 Chevrolet Corvair is a modern reimagining of the classic car, featuring a sleek retro design with a powerful electric powertrain, offering a blend of vintage aesthetics and cutting-edge technology, while maintaining the iconic rear-engine layout and delivering a thrilling driving experience with a focus on sustainability.