A Holiday Magic Spark

Well, we are all looking for a bit of magic during the holiday season.  You know, a sign that there is still hope in the world and that there is some connection among us that transcends the every-day life.  I had such an event recently and this is my story.

  While helping my son Anton restore his 1986 Four Winns boat; which has an in-line four cylinder Iron Duke engine, built in Pontiac, Mi., we decided to change the spark plugs. To my surprise the original AC Spark Plugs made in Flint, Mi. were still in the engine. This was special in many ways but especially because my cousin, Carolyn Hamilton – Gean worked at and retired from the AC Spark Plug Plant in Flint.  The plant closed in 2008 and Carolyn is no longer with us.  However, to think that these plugs may have passed by Carolyn’s workstation is surreal to say the least. It is comforting to know that some of these spark plugs are still in circulation and that something Carolyn worked on is still with us.  This has to be a sign that there is still hope in the world and that the magic of Christmas is all around us.  

I hope everyone can enjoy a holiday season complete with some awesome magic!  Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!