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  1. The itch that Slate scratches, the one that it sort of doesn’t

    if you’ve ever seen a window sticker from, say, a 1966 Chevy Impala, you’ve also seen a bunch of individual options. You could get an Impala with a six cylinder engine and three speed stick. Add an automatic transmission, or a V8. Radio? optional extra. Rear seat speaker? Ditto. pie pan hubcaps...
  2. How does that rear window work on the SUV?

    I’m curious about the function of the rear window; does it open independently of the tailgate? I’m thinking of old school station wagons or pickup camper shells where you can just open the window without opening the tailgate.
  3. Simplicity!

    L. Francis Herreshoff was a naval architect of the mid 20th century. He's quoted as having said,“Simplicity afloat is the surest guarantee of happiness”. Being a boater myself I've experienced both ends of the spectrum- from a simple rowboat to a fairly well decked out power cruiser. I believe...
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