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This documentary gem has it all. Exquisite archival footage, an American hero, record-breaking rides and a father-son bond. Boys of Bonneville is the story of David Abbott Jenkins, who set out to single-handedly break every existing land speed record on … Continue reading
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If I could choreograph every Sunday, it would look something like this: 1) Firing up the Ducati for a ride. 2) Hanging out with good friends. 3) Hitting up a new-to-me restaurant and being wowed. And this is exactly what … Continue reading
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A quick recap of some of the things that have been keeping me obsessed/procrastinating/giddy/hitting-the-gym in the past week or so: CHILIES: The latest object of my affection is New Mexican food, specifically chilies. This is not a chili, or a chile … Continue reading
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Not so long ago, I worked at the Philip Johnson Glass House. One of my favorite parts of my job there as Director of External Affairs was making the acquaintance of some very interesting people. There were definitely “starchitects” (you … Continue reading
Hi, my name is Amy. I love coffee and the sound of an engine makes my pulse quicken. With that obvious confession, my whereabouts on Sunday morning at 8 a.m. should be no surprise. I was strolling down Pine Street … Continue reading
… and call me in the morning.
The Lime Rock Park Vintage Festival takes place each year up in Lakeville, CT in Litchfield County during Labor Day weekend. Lime Rock Park is easily one of my top three favorite destinations in Connecticut. Seriously. I was born and … Continue reading
If it weren’t for the 500 hp break in our pizza-filled weekend, we may have needed an intervention. On Saturday we met up with a few friends training in from NYC to New Haven, pizza’s fertile crescent. We insisted on taking … Continue reading
If you missed my first post on Caffeine + Carburetors, you’re in luck. We returned to our now monthly Sunday morning ritual. Behold the shiny metal eye candy.
The first Sunday of each month the popular local Connecticut coffee roaster Zumbachs hosts the event Caffeine and Carburetors in what may just be the conflation of two of my favorite hobbies. Drinking coffee and ogling beautiful bits of transportation … Continue reading
I am an optimist. I am convinced this is something you can develop over time, considering one of my nicknames in high school was “storm cloud Amy.” So when I ordered a battery for my Ducati and it arrived partially … Continue reading
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I was sixteen when I first traveled to Italy. This was many years before I came to fully appreciate Italian cuisine and wine (Soave and ricotta salata are staples in our fridge), met my husband who is as devoted to … Continue reading