Mary Ann Hemphill

Riding Around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at 180 mph!

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Whoopee!  With thumbs up, the pit crew signals, "OK to go!" The Indy race car begins to rumble and vibrate, gaining speed as it leaves pit row.  The engine's roar ascends to a deafening level as the car rapidly accelerates on the … [Read more...]

Shopping for Christmas Decorations in Germany

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I am one of those who believe one can never have too many Christmas ornaments. So when I heard about Seiffen, Germany, a town where Christmas decorations are never tucked away, it only made sense to hitch a ride with Santa to check out the dozens of … [Read more...]

Watching the Indy 500

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There was an explosion of sound.  A howling pack of 33 open wheel race cars came screeching out of Turn Four, thundering down the front stretch. As drivers battled to get their cars into passing positions, the high-pitched roars of the engines hit … [Read more...]