Here is your chance to see Garrison Keillor in Des Moines this week, all because of the generosity of Martin and Melva Bucksbaum.

• 7 pm on Tuesday, October 25, 2011
• open to the public without charge
• Knapp Center (42 on the campus map) at Drake University

Thanks to the Bucksbaum family Drake University has been able to offer 26 varied and significant Bucksbaum Lectures since 1997 with such notables as local hero Bill Bryson, the late Tim Russert, Ken Burns, Maya Angelou, Salmon Rushdie, and Thomas Friedman.

Tuesday we will be treated to Garrison Keillor who has been known to spin a yarn and maybe more than one, and sing, and sing, and sing some more, with occasional political commentary. Although he will continue to write, Keillor will be retiring from performance on A Prairie Home Companion in 2013.

Get there early. You don’t want to miss this one.

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Sigourney Weaver

Image from Smarttalk.com

By David Borzo

She’s a three-time Academy Award nominated actress who has starred in some of the biggest movies of all time – including the biggest film ever made, James Cameron’s Avatar. Sigourney Weaver has been in over 60 films, starting with a six second role in Woody Allen’s Annie Hall in 1977, to her starring debut in the blockbuster Alien. She later reprised that role in Aliens, garnering both Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress. The Alien(s) films (four in all) is just one of the franchise series Sigourney has been in – the Ghostbusters’ run have also been huge hits (with Ghostbusters III on the drawing board for 2012!)

As the final speaker for the 2011 SmartTalk Connected Conversation™ series, Sigourney Weaver certainly brought the star power to the Des Moines Civic Center. And she also served up a vigorous dose of her personal passion – protecting the environment; she spoke at length about the impact our modern world makes on our environment. This was the main thrust of Sigourney’s presentation, with a lot of facts and figures to digest, and a passionate call to arms.

Weaver in Avatar

as Dr. Grace Augustine in Avatar  

She may have been at her best with the SmartTalk crowd though, when she declared her love and dedication to the power of women. She said that while she knows that she has many male fans, she is really working for that woman; that Mom in the back of the theater who needs an escape from all her work…just a few hours of diversion. Sigourney also shared her thoughts on motherhood, saying that if you need things to get done – really taken care of – take it to a mom. Women are amazing task-masters and make good things happen, especially when the health of their children and grandchildren are concerned.

As a woman who has had her own struggles, first as a nearly six foot tall and gangly high school misfit, trying to fit in (as she shared recently on Jon Stewart’s Daily Show) to her challenges of balancing career and family. Sigourney compared her life to baking a cake; wondering for years if she was ready; always checking if she had reached that balance. “Am I ready yet?” She found the answer finally at the age of 50, and it was yes; she was ready, she had finally found the balance.

Now, at 61 she has the symmetry of family, fighting for the environment and for making movies. A lot of movies: after 35 years she is still one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood with no less than seven films out or due out in 2011 – and another five so far slated for 2012. And as for her ecologically minded work, she has just been awarded the prestigious Rachel Carson Award from The National Audubon Society, for her dedicated and vocal advocacy for the protection of our ecology. She’s putting her star power to work for all of us, actually.

World Read Aloud Day events are occurring globally with a special celebration in the Des Moines area that is free for families to attend.

Please join us:
In support of WRAD, Iowa World Read Aloud Day Ambassador, Angela Maiers, is hosting a live event at the Johnston Public Library, (515) 278-5233, 6700 Merle Hay Road, Johnston, Iowa, on March 9, 2011 from 5-7 pm.

The following Iowa authors will be reading aloud. Copies of the authors’ books will be on sale during the event.

• Rebecca Janni to read: Every Cowgirl Needs a Horse
• Wendy Delsol will share her new book, Stork
• Joan Klostermann-Ketels will present, PersonaliTrees

Van Meter students (see flyer at right) and Super Librarian, Shannon Miller, will be giving a special presentation of What Literacy Means.

Finish up the night with a visit from Iowa’s own fantastic storyteller, Dan Wardell.

and an Extraordinary 2011 Season in Des Moines

By David Borzo

If you still don’t know about the 2011 SmartTalk ConnectedConversation™ series (SmartTalk) lineup coming to the Civic Center of Des Moines, you should check this out. Really. I have been attending the SmartTalk series for years, finding value in the insight in the enriching perspectives of the speakers. (You may have seen some reviews here at Around Des Moines.) I’m looking forward to this year’s lineup because it truly hits all the bases. 2011 kicks off on February 21st with New York Times Best Selling author Jeannette Walls who wrote The Glass Castle. The series continues with the stunning model, producer and actress Isabella Rosselini; ABC News White House ace reporter Ann Compton; seven-time Grammy winner and Motown legend Gladys Knight; and finishes off on May 18th with actresses Sigourney Weaver, of Avatar, Aliens and Ghostbusters fame. For more on these extraordinary women, please see below.

But first, a few words about the SmartTalk series. Yes, SmartTalk features highly accomplished women that have something essential to share with their audience. Yes, it’s a powerful motivational experience…and yes, SmartTalk fosters understanding and enlightenment. But beyond the demonstrative expressions and inspirational vision; it’s really all about the story. People just love a good story. And these five remarkable speakers have got amazing stories to tell – not only about achievements and success in film, music, print and broadcasting – but stories about their passage along the slippery slope of life, of their demons and dreams.

I know, I know, let’s not get too theatrical. But there is something about hearing these fascinating stories in person, sharing in what they’ve learned from both adversity and success, of doors opened and closed. And then there are the all of the extraordinary accomplishments that these five women have achieved; they all excel in their fields, and they all have significant messages to impart. That’s what the 2011 SmartTalk Connected Conversations provides, an opportunity to witness these women and stories, first hand, and with all their grace and style.

It’s also an opportunity for us in Des Moines and Central Iowa to build bridges with friends and community.  And what’s more: now SmartTalk is making available a 10% discount to readers of Around Des Moines. It’s easy to order: just call the Civic Center Box Office at (515) 246-2300 and give them the discount code “DSB2011” – boom done – 10% off your SmartTalk purchase. All presentations begin at 7:30 p.m. and are preceded by sponsor tastes and exhibits at the Civic Center, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Here’s a rundown of the impressive 2011 lineup:

Sigourney Weaver
Academy Award nominated actress Sigourney Weaver has created a host of memorable characters, both dramatic and comic.. She made her motion picture debut in the blockbuster Alien, and most recently starred in the biggest grossing film of all time, Avatar.  She’s captivated audiences as one of the most esteemed actresses on both stage and screen.

Gladys Knight
Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest pop singers – few have matched her artistry over the last fifty years. A seven-time Grammy winner with #1 hits in pop, R&B and Adult Contemporary, she has excelled in film, television and of course live performances. She’s a mother, a great-grandmother, and businesswoman with a spiritual outlook on her life.

Isabella Rosselini
The daughter of Hollywood and Italian movie royalty, Isabella Rossellini has moved easily from the official “face” of Lancôme cosmetics, to comedy to film making, along with a 25 year career in movies, television and stage productions. Also a wildlife activist and trainer of Labrador puppies for the blind, Rossellini always finds time to give talks and lectures all over the world.

Jeannette Walls
Best-Selling Author of The Glass Castle, Jeannette Walls writes of growing up in the desert and in a West Virginia mining town with her three siblings and her brilliant but irresponsible parents who managed to neglect them, love them, and teach them to face their fears. This powerful book has won numerous awards and was a New York Times best-seller for over three years.

Ann Compton
Ann Compton was the first female reporter for the White House, traveling the world with six presidents. She is now covering her seventh president for ABC News in a career that has balanced her professional obligations with those of her own “first” family. A multiple award winner, she still cites her most valued award as being named Mother of the Year in 1988.

It’s that time of year again! The 2010 Bathroom Blogfest was held last week. Catch up on your reading and check out the website and all the fantastic posts from participants around the world. The state of your bathroom adds more than you know to the customer experience. They may even avoid your business because of poor conditions. The poll on the site shows that people rate cleanliness as what matters most in the bathroom. Go and cast your vote today.

Blogfest 2010 Participants:

Susan Abbott – @susanabbott

Customer Experience Crossroads – http://www.customercrossroads.com/customercrossroads/

Paul Anater – @Paul_Anater

Kitchen and Residential Design – http://www.KitchenAndResidentialDesign.com

Shannon Bilby – @shannonbilby

My Big Bob’s Blog – http://blog.mybigbobs.com/

From The Floors Up – http://fromthefloorsup.com/

Big Bob’s Outlet – http://blog.bigbobsoutlet.com/

Dolphin Carpet Blog – http://blog.dolphincarpet.com/

Carpets N More Blog – http://blog.carpetsnmore.com/

Toby Bloomberg – @TobyDiva

Diva Marketing – http://bloombergmarketing.blogs.com/bloomberg_marketing/

Laurence Borel – @ blogtillyoudrop

Blog Till You Drop – http://www.laurenceborel.com/

Bill Buyok – @AventeTile

Avente Tile Talk Blog – http://tiletalk.blogspot.com/

Jeanne Byington – @ jmbyington

The Importance of Earnest Service – http://blog.jmbyington.com/

Becky Carroll – @ bcarroll7

Customers Rock! – http://customersrock.net/

Marianna Chapman – @ResultsRev

Results Revolution – http://www.resultsrevolution.com

Katie Clark – @practicalkatie

Practical Katie – http://practicalkatie.blogspot.com/

Valerie Fritz – @Awarepoint

The Awarepoint Blog – http://www.awarepointblog.com/

Nora DePalma – @noradepalma

American Standard’s Professor Toilet – http://www.professortoilet.com/

Leigh Durst – @LivePath

LivePath Experience Architect Weblog – http://livepath.blogspot.com/

Iris Garrott

Checking In and Checking Out – http://circulating.wordpress.com/

Tish Grier – @TishGrier

The Constant Observer – http://spap-oop.blogspot.com

Renee LeCroy – @ReneeLeCroy

Your Fifth Wall – http://yourfifthwall.com/

Veronika Miller – @Modenus

Modenus Blog – http://www.modenus.com/blog

Arpi Nalbandian – @TileEditor

TILE Magazine Editor Blog – http://www.tilemagonline.com/Articles/Blog_Nalbandian

Maria Palma – @mariapalma

People 2 People Service – http://www.people2peopleservice.com/

David Polinchock – @Polinchock

Polinchock’s Ponderings – http://blog.polinchock.com/

David Reich – @davidreich

My 2 Cents – http://reichcomm.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Victoria Redshaw – @scarletopus

Scarlet Opus Trends Blog – http://trendsblog.co.uk/

Sandy Renshaw – @purplewren

Purple Wren – http://www.purplewren.com/

Around Des Moines – http://www.arounddesmoines.com/

Bethany Richmond

The Carpet and Rug Institute Blog – http://www.carpet-and-rug-institute-blog.com/

Bruce Sanders

RIMtailing – http://rimtailing.blogspot.com/

Steve Tokar

Please Be Seated – http://stevetokar.wordpress.com/

Carolyn Townes – @SpiritWoman26

Becoming a Woman of Purpose – http://spiritwomen.blogspot.com/

Stephanie Weaver – @experienceology

Experienceology – http://experienceology.blogspot.com/

Christine B. Whittemore – @cbwhittemore

Flooring The Consumer ­http://flooringtheconsumer.blogspot.com/

Simple Marketing Blog http://www.simplemarketingblog.com/

The Carpetology Blog http://carpetology.blogspot.com/

Smoke Rise & Kinnelon Blog http://smokerise-nj.blogspot.com/

Linda Wright

LindaLoo Build Business With Better Bathrooms – http://lindaloo.com/

A review by David Borzo

Helen Hunt (image by Jack Guy/Corbis Outline)

They don’t get much bigger than Helen Hunt in Hollywood. The Academy Award-winning Actress, Director and Writer has seen huge success and acceptance with both critics and the public. From her earliest work as a child actor and high profile television jobs in the 1970’s, to Broadway and then the heights of prime time television and Hollywood, Hunt has been the consummate artist. On the final night of the 2010 Smart Talk Connected Conversation in Des Moines, Helen Hunt–artist and mom–shared some secrets behind the public face.

For many, Hunt’s fame began in the early ‘90’s with her starring role in Mad About You, opposite actor Paul Reiser. The show was a great success, playing for seven years while earning Hunt four Emmy wins and four Golden Globes. But greater fame was yet to come, as Hunt appeared some of the biggest movies of the ‘90’s, and in to 2000, including Twister, Cast Away, What Women Want, and As Good as It Gets, earning Hunt the Academy Award for Best Actress. (Fascinating to learn that she put together that powerful performance while also filming the regular season of Mad About You, working day and night).

And the roles are still coming; Hunt just finished filming the movie Soul Surfer in Oahu, Hawaii, set for release in 2011. Add to this stellar career: motherhood at age 40, and successful screenwriting and directing by 46.

Unlike many Hollywood superstars, you don’t see her name splashed across the
tabloids. She is a private person who keeps her life personal. “I haven’t done anything controversial. I just live my life as if it’s private,” Hunt said in a recent interview with the Des Moines Register. During her well prepared Connected Conversation, Hunt shared that she’s not much for the Hollywood gatherings and wrap parties either, impersonal events where she gets “…bored after 45 minutes.” If she is going to spend time with people, she wants to “…be with those who know secret things.” Otherwise, she would just rather spend time alone.

So, determined to make the evening interesting, Hunt shared some “secret things”
by connecting them to her acting roles over the years. In reflecting on the vibrant and complex characters she has portrayed, she revealed touching aspects of her personality and values. Career, life, family and work are all parts of the authentic characters that she has portrayed, giving us insight into the deeply emotional, yet exacting, Helen Hunt. The unassuming star spoke poignantly of what she brought to those characters, and what they in fact brought to her. That just may be the vital definition of art.

Speaking of her directorial debut in the film “Then She Found Me,” Hunt clearly
takes to the director’s role naturally. Her courageous direction, writing and acting in that 2007 film may be a sign of things to come–Helen Hunt may ultimately find the most acclaim and success as a director. It’s the demanding levels of control over the process (and sharing secret things) that a consummate professional like Hunt craves. Wrapping up the 2010 Smart Talk Series in Des Moines on a professional and affecting high note, Helen Hunt displayed talent and integrity. There’s no doubt that we’ll be hearing from her again soon.

A review by David Borzo

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The 2010 Smart Talk Connected Conversation Series in Des Moines saw and heard something different on April 7th: a new work in progress from an entertainer with a remarkable track record and seemingly endless amount of energy. As a performer, Rita Moreno has no peer with her success–and energy–at the age of 78.  She’s unable to pass up new challenge on her life’s journey. And what a journey Rita Moreno has had–so far–an untouched record of achievement in film, stage, television and music.

No, she’s not finished. There is no retirement in Ms. Moreno’s plans. As she said, “I’m afraid that I’ll disappear” if she stopped taking creative challenges. Not much chance of Rita Moreno disappearing either: her terms on life are uninhibited. Her endless desire to keep performing is all the more impressive when you consider that she has nothing left to prove. And that voice….she still has it. The Smart Talk crowd at the Des Moines Civic Center was treated with a selection of classic songs (despite a recent cold, and with a little scrape in her voice) along with her stories of life.

Ms. Moreno’s achievements in her stellar career of nearly 65 years include (so far) an Oscar, a Tony, two Emmys and a Grammy. The obligatory note regarding these four highest competitive entertainment awards:  there have been less than a dozen people to achieve that milestone—and Rita Moreno is the only woman to do so. It’s the most exclusive of clubs….more men have walked on the moon.

In this 2010 Smart Talk series we have learned a lot from accomplished and inspiring women. Ms. Moreno added to the depth of her sage counsel and experiences with her work in progress, her one woman show, planned for Broadway in the next two years. (This, she noted with some bewilderment, is when she turns 80.) This sneak preview provided an engaging look at the entertainer, the daughter, the wife, the groundbreaking performer and legendary Actress. How did she manage it all over her incredible career?  “Perseverance” was the simple answer. “….dream – and find a way to hold on to that dream.” It’s all “…about perseverance.”

A far cry from the child born as Rosa Dolores Alverio in Puerto Rico, who moved to New York at age five with her mother, searching for a better life.  Her “rags to riches” story, ala Horatio Alger, as she mentioned, saw her in her Broadway debut at age 13. And in the true tradition of a Hollywood legend, was discovered by a talent scout, who arranged a meeting with Louis B. Mayer. Yes, THAT Louis B. Mayer. She signed a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer at age 17.

Image by Richard Frasier

There were fascinating stories of the young contract player at MGM in the 1950’s; of dates with Elvis Presley, Howard Hughes, and Marlon Brando; of enduring the early typecast “exotic spitfire female” roles; and of course the story of Ms. Moreno’s major breakthrough in 1961 – her coveted role as Anita in West Side Story. She worked hard to get the role (after passing the opportunity to star in the Original Broadway production) and it earned her the Oscar and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress of the year.

But of all her experiences, Ms. Moreno spoke with the greatest love and appreciation for her husband and her family. And she spoke with great admiration of her recent trip to the White House as a 2009 National Medal of Arts recipient. As she received her medal from President Barack Obama at the White House in February of 2010, she recalls with great relish, the opportunity to give the President an enthusiastic hug.

Ms. Moreno was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2004.  Her perseverance and dreams have taken her to the heights, but she won’t take it easy now. Her final advice for the Smart Talk Crowd:  “…have your vision and dream, and don’t let anyone tell you what’s right for you.” Her philosophy has certainly worked for her….so far. Stay tuned.

A review by David Borzo

The Smart Talk Series crowd at the Des Moines Civic Center was treated to something a little different on Wednesday night, March 3rd. Alison Levine may not have the same household name recognition as many of the Smart Talk Series speakers, but she more than held her own with her powerful message of doing whatever it takes to conquer complacency. She began her captivating presentation explaining her notion of a circle of experiences and enlightenment: from her early difficulties she gained the motivation and fortitude that drove her, eventually, to scale mountains; and those ascents to the top of the world in turn provide e her with the insight and wisdom needed to help her navigate her life.
We should all have such drive. Ms. Levine’s accomplishments show that she has the right stuff: the right stuff in mountain climbing, the right stuff in business, and the right stuff as a motivational medium for us.

Ms. Levine shared her story as a health survivor – not with an illness as an adult, but one that she was born with – a heart condition called Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. This life-threatening heart condition was so serious and unstable, that she was not even allowed to walk up a flight of stairs. Surgery as a teen then changed her life – conquering her physical ailment and energizing dreams that were as big as mountains. She encourages all of us to act on our own dreams. Ms. Levine’s advice, as reported in a recent Des Moines Register interview, is “If you have ever wondered about something — a sport, an activity, a hobby, a talent — don’t just read about it or talk about it or watch movies about it. Go out and do it.”

With her mantra of doing whatever it takes, Ms. Levine recounted experiences as the team captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition, a history-making climb that put her health and spirit to the test. In 2008 she also made history as the first American to complete a 600 mile ski-crossing in western Antarctica, all the way to the South Pole. In these adventures, Ms. Levine’s personal adversities included overcoming fears, as well as continued heath issues; she was at higher risk of frostbite, due to Raynaud’s Disease, which causes the arteries that feed her fingers and toes to collapse when experiencing cold weather and severe stress. Cold weather and stress! Naturally she took up mountain climbing…perhaps because it seemed an impossible task.

She recounted those extraordinary experiences and fears to the Smart Talk audience with well ordered clarity, and riveting images. How do you climb the highest peak in the world? How does your body become accustomed to the altitude and lack of oxygen? Ms. Levine recounted the arduous and exacting tasks, including a return to base camp every night, even as you get further and further up the face of Everest every day. Calling this “Climb high, and sleep low”, the process helps your body acclimate to the oxygen levels, and she used it to point out that there are times that you need to move back one step, in order to make it one step closer to your goal.  As her team advanced on Everest, they eventually had to pause between each stoic step–needing to breathe in and out several times, before being able to even take another step.

“Fortitude” and “determination” just scratches the surface of what makes a woman like Alison Levine tick. As a successful businesswoman on Wall Street, she found that her hard work and dedication was applicable to the business world. And as a woman dedicated to helping others achieve, Ms. Levine founded the Climb High Foundation in 2005, a charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of jobless women in third-world countries. Her drive and relentless pursuits keep her busy all over the world.  Smart Talk is all about taking the lessons of others and applying them to your own life. Well, even if you are not setting out to climb mountains and conquer the poles, Levine’s advice is intrepid and poignant: “Fear and Risk will never kill you, but complacency will.”

Image Via Smart Talk

A review by David Borzo

Francine Joy “Fran” Drescher is a story teller. She clearly loves a good story and loves sharing them, especially when they illustrate important lessons learned. Twists and turns, success and failure, Ms. Drescher brought it all to the Smart Talk crowd at the Des Moines Civic Center on Monday night. As the kick off speaker for the 2010 Smart talk series, Ms. Drescher showed her star power and charisma, keeping the audience engaged with affecting stories of love, careers and health. She shared her survivor’s philosophy that when plans for the future don’t pan out like you want, you need to let go and write a new future.

Fran Drescher has had a lot of plans rewritten. With her successful career in T.V. and movies (she’s appeared in over 20 films) she is of course best known for the television series The Nanny, which she co-created and produced. She was also nominated for an Emmy and Golden Globe Award for The Nanny. But Ms. Drescher can’t be neatly squared away in the archetypal TV celebrity files; she is also a screenwriter, political and social activist, author and producer…and is currently serving as a US diplomatic envoy, taking her message of women’s health to the world stage.

Ms. Drescher related back throughout her presentation to another important life lesson that she relies on: there is always opportunity—and when opportunity presents itself, you need to seize it.  Carpe diem is her mantra, and of course, there was a good story to go along, a chance meeting on a flight to Europe in the early ‘90s. She had purchased her ticket, but then decided to use her frequent flyer miles to upgrade to first class. Low and behold, she found herself sitting next to Jeff Sagansky, an executive at CBS. As they crossed the Atlantic, they talked about a series she was developing, featuring her quirky style as the focus of a show. By the time they landed, she had convinced him to take a meeting with her to discuss the production. Of course the show was The Nanny, which was an instant success on CBS, making Fran Drescher a star.

By the end of The Nanny’s six year run though, Ms. Drescher had much more to think about. She was having serious health issues, and her marriage was on its last leg. By the time The Nanny closed down in 1999, she was divorced. And the next year, after two years of misdiagnosis by eight doctors, Drescher was diagnosed with uterine cancer, and underwent an immediate radical hysterectomy. Fortunately the cancer was in stage one. This led to another mantra: “Stage one is the cure” and she began efforts advocating that women insist on early cancer screening and curing it in the early stages. In an interview with USA TODAY, Ms. Drescher said “Nobody knows your body better than you…remember back in the days…when you went to your doctor, listed your symptoms and let them take over from there? Well, those days are over.”

Ms. Drescher encouraged the Smart Talk crowd Monday to listen to the early whispers of possible cancer…get the endometrial test if you think something is wrong. Don’t wait. She said that after surgery she felt like she had been dealt an unfair hand. But then she realized that we have no control over what we’re dealt, so at least handle it with dignity. Another lesson learned, so she wrote about her experiences in her second book, Cancer Schmancer, counseling men and women “to become more aware of the early warning signs of cancer, and to empower themselves.” An important challenge for us all, and a stirring beginning to the 2010 Smart Talk series!

Seizing the day, Fran Drescher started the Cancer Schmancer Movement, a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that all women’s cancers be diagnosed while in Stage ONE, the most curable stage. More information can be found on her website at cancerschmancer.org.

Told ya! I was one of thousands of car buffs in Ankeny on Saturday for The Albaugh Classic supported by hundreds of volunteers and sponsored by Karl Chevrolet. Besides the Albaugh Collection there were about 500 owners from the Midwest displaying their vehicles: classics; street rods; cars and trucks. Included were quite a few orphan cars – some with names that old-timers know like Nash, Hudson, Willys, and Packard, and some orphan brands that younger folks know too like Oldsmobile and Plymouth. There were more Corvettes than I had ever seen in one place. Below are a few of my favorites.

For the first time I saw Dennis Albaugh’s collection of 130 Chevrolets. What a collection! My favorite was the one-of-a-kind 1928 Chevrolet Camp Car owned by John and Dora McMullen and shown below. It came complete with a non-anchored wicker chair driver’s seat with a second for the front seat passenger. Imagine what a State Trooper would say about that! It also had a quilt rack to the left of the driver’s seat, drop leaf dining room table just behind the front seats, and roll down window shades. Move over Winnebago!

The Albaugh’s Collection represents a Chevrolet and a Corvette from every year, and some years with two. It’s a privilege to walk through. Watch for Dennis to open his garage again. You’ll get your chance and you don’t want to miss it.

Speaking of you don’t want to miss it, watch for the 2009 Salisbury Automobile Classic on September 13.

photos by James G. Lindberg