Porsche

A Life in 60 Boxes

June 13, 2025: A Life in 60 Boxes: We sold our Charlotte “forever condo,” packed our most precious belongings into boxes, and set off to travel while awaiting our Portuguese residency.

Porsche Track Experience, Part 2

June 4, Day 4: It’s mid-morning and time for Porsche Track Experience Part 2: The Big Track. After practicing fundamentals early in the morning, I am ready to barrel down straights, squeal through corners, and fly over hills lapping the Barber track.

Porsche Track Experience, Part 1

June 4, Day 4: This is the big day… the Porsche Track Experience at Barber Motorsports Park near Birmingham (PTX Bham).

Porsche Driving School

June 2, Day 2: I arrive at the Porsche Driving School 30 minutes early. I want to review the track before threading someone else’s $100k Porsche through the tight curves that morning. A lone instructor is lapping in the cool morning air at the Porsche Experience Center Atlanta. This is going to be a very good day!

Birmingham 2021

June 1-5, 2021 Birmingham? As in Alabama? Yes! On retirement from Accenture, I was offered a retirement gift. “What would Mark like?” they asked Jean. “A watch? Opera tickets?” Her reply, “Uh, no. How about a gift certificate to the Porsche Driving School?” She knows me so well!