The things I appreciate: My family, a few close friends, my country, conservatism, TRUMP (2024!), Ronald Reagan (as much as I love Trump, Reagan is still my Presidential GOAT — for now), history (WWII, mainly), old-school WWII simulation board games (Avalon Hill, SPI, etc.), cooking, cool cars (I’m more of a “driving guy” than a “car guy”), auto racing (fan only), Carrera Slot Cars and ‘80s New Wave/Alternative/Punk music. I spend most of my days living in the past.

My latest "fun car" is a 2017 MINI Cooper S Seven Edition, with the JCW upgrade kit, and it's seriously the most fun I've ever had driving a car. I'm a full-fledged MINI fanatic now.