Laughter in the Face of It All....

Tommy Magliozzi

I feel like I lost a close friend this week when I learned that Tom Magliozzi of Car Talk died from complications of Alzheimer disease.  He was 77.

I didn't realize that the last two years had been repeats of earlier shows.  This also explains why Tommy never remembered what the Puzzler was.

Throughout life's ups and downs, I could always tune in Car Talk on Saturday and listen to the laughter.  What a great gift.  I used to plan my drives up north to visit my father so that I would be able to listen to Click and Clack on MPR.

I hate Alzheimers.

The photo to my right touches me.  Tommy seems to be looking right at me.

I will miss his laughter.  The man who would laugh when they took away his leave privileges in the Army.

Tom in his 1953 MG leaving the Good Times Garage.

As always, "Goodbye Tom, and thanks for the lift."