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Archive for May, 2010

Roving Eyes

Hey there, watch where you’re going!

I have a lady friend who is a cross-country trucker. Often, to help her pass the hours behind the wheel on those long, straight stretches of roadway she knits, usually making caps, gloves and sweaters for family and friends. Because knitting usually requires two hands, she sometimes steers with her knees. One late afternoon, she […]

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For The Birds

America’s national wildlife refuge system offers a clear view of nature

What started as a trickle of white Vs in the distant sky grew into a blizzard of cackling snow geese. Dozens turned into hundreds as the evening sun dropped and then into thousands as the birds locked their wings and settled on the marsh that surrounded me. Some were so close, I could see their […]

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By His Side

A paralyzed soldier gets a lift from an old friend

It was hard to tell who was happier: the paralyzed Green Beret who was riding in the sidecar of the motorcycle, or the one driving the custom-made machine. “Romy and I have been friends, side-by-side, our whole military careers,” says Sgt. 1st Class Enrique “Izzy” Izquierdo, referring to his 13-year friendship with Chief Warrant Officer […]

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Eat in Style

Good food is even better in good surroundings. TA has been busy recently updating a number of restaurants in locations all across the country. Whether the change is just a matter of brightening up an area, or involves a complete overhaul, TA constantly evaluates locations to find ways to enhance the customer experience. The new […]

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Getting the Job Done

At TA, we want you to feel comfortable enough that you consider our locations a home away from home. But we also realize that drivers turn to us as a partner in conducting business. Convenience, economy and time are paramount for a driver, and so TA has made them a priority in our service.

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