Millhouser: We need to win the battle and the war
More than 150 Confederate artillery pieces thundered for hours, a bombardment heard 70 miles away in Washington, DC.
It was July 3, 1863 in Gettysburg…
Millhouser: Passing along survival lessons learned post 9-11
“You’re driving a coach, climbing a two lane mountain pass. On the right is a 2,000 foot drop, and to your left is a sheer…
Another EXPO family reunion
It was at UMA EXPO back in the ’80s when a knock boomed on Sully’s door. A large, unhappy man was in the hotel’s hall…
Learning from a relationship specialist
Halla and I were discussing the state of the industry the other day, and she came up with some brilliant insights. You all know I…
Bus ingredients: Craftsmanship, technology and a really big building
Recently Van Hool invited me to visit their plants in Belgium and North Macedonia. I’ve long wanted to do an article on bus building, both…
When you don’t do science, “common sense” prevails
“I put it on the fax and punched in the number,” whined Margie.
She was driving…
Automation is great. Until it isn’t.
After 145,000 trouble-free miles, it was time to trade my beloved Miata in on a new car. The red convertible had exceeded expectations in every…
Life, pre-AC
Eggy was doing his pre-trip inspection when the explosion happened.
Our typical pre-trip involved standing 10 feet from the curb, gazing hopefully at our vehicle…
Insure your future by making nice with your insurers
“The insurers are leaving, the insurers are leaving!” If William Dawes had been a bus guy, he’d be frantically roaring about the countryside, I’m sure,…
