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Leaky orange Mazda, baby, and me

July 17, 2019October 21, 2025 ~ beverleystevens ~ 4 Comments

When I left my system management job at Digital Equipment Corporation, I had to leave behind the best part of the job, a brand-new mint-green Corolla. The model was dictated by my junior-level position (my boss had a Corona) but the colour choice had been mine. I certainly didn’t miss the chilliness of the mandatory … Continue reading Leaky orange Mazda, baby, and me

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