We bought a new car. It was very stressful. I kind of knew but found out firsthand that my husband would rather have a knee operation than buy a new car.  He absolutely hates shopping period even for a new car.  It's a very painful experience for him and you could see this clearly as it was written all over his face.  He doesn't like to bargain and he's not good at it.  But it was time, and after dragging his feet he agreed reluctantly to go look.  My trusty old...

I have a complete new respect for all the truck drivers out there. After traveling half the country in a 45 foot truck/trailer combo I saw traveling via a truck much differently than traveling via small car. I saw truckdrivers from different eyes. My own. We've traveled all over the country usually in a small compact car for gas economy or Family Van with the kids for room but never have had occasion to travel via big truck. The first thing I noticed is we had to drive, of cours...