01/8/15

Understanding Spies — Kim Philby and His Friends

Big Red Car here. Been reading a great book, A Spy Among Friends: Kim Philby and the Great Betrayal.

If you have any interest in learning how the spy game got started and has become what it is now, this is a required reading foundation book.

The book is all about relationships and friendships so you really don’t need to know anything about espionage to get the story.

It is also beautifully written and the story holds one’s attention like a Grisham novel. It is a true story. Continue reading

12/23/14

Ho Ho Ho Home for the Holidays!

Big Red Car here. The cubs are in Colorado with The Boss. Here is a rendition of what it is like being with them.

There is nothing like babies home for the holidays. Enjoy. The holidays are great!

But, hey, what the Hell do I really know anyway? I’m just a Big Red Car. Merry Christmas!

11/27/14

Let’s Cut The Crap on Ferguson

Big Red Car here, y’all. Beautiful Thanksgiving in the ATX and why not? We’ve got a lot to be thankful in Texas and, in particular, Austin.

Not so much in Ferguson, so today, let’s cut the crap on Ferguson and discuss a few hard truths. What say you?

The Big Red Car says: “Let’s put our worse angels on the unemployment line for a change. Let’s deal with reality and fix this thing.” Continue reading