An Engineer's Perspective – Page 31 – If an Engineer can't fix it, we're in trouble

Long Day’s Journey into Night

R.M. Dolin, April 18, 2023 God damn I’m tired, tired and alone…tired of being alone. “Cut the bullshit,” I scream to the wilderness of my soul, but only the waspy whisper of Coyote calls back; empty echoes of all the shit I strive to outrun …

She Is Wind

R.M. Dolin, November 7, 2023 Trudging stoically toward the barren late day field,November wind rips through my well-worn clothes, burning my face and numbing my fingers. The distant horizon falsely holds a promise of warmth wrapped in a lie that’s become so necessary. She is …

Aglio E Olio

While riding through the back roads of Tuscany on my BMW GS motorcycle with my buddy Dave, we stop in this small village for lunch at an unassuming bistro where I order Aglio E Olio, not because I know what it is, but because the …

Say It Ain’t So

Chapter 22 in the R. M. Dolin novel “The Dangling Conversation.” 10/25/2023 MANDY “I think it’s over between me and Henry, we haven’t spoken in weeks, and it doesn’t seem he cares if we do or don’t. WES “I fear the same with Nadia. It’s …

Red Chili Shrimp: Pan Seared or Smoked over Cedar

Everyone likes shrimp, right? However, it’s too often deep fried (boring), sauteed in heavy grease (yucky), or devoid of flavorful elegance (insulting). This spicy shrimp recipe, however, features New Mexico red chili along with a nice blend of spices that can be further enhanced by …

Fleet EV Management Technology

I was recently invited to attended an Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology Demonstration day in Paris by some of my engineering colleagues who live and work in the Paris area. The event showcased a myriad of small software technology companies providing information technology (IT), services to …

Renault Electric Vehicle Evaluation

This past April I was afforded the opportunity to participate in an evaluation of one the new Renault electric vehicles, specifically, the Megane sedan. Myself and another automotive engineer spent three days traveling around northern France to push the Megane through what we considered would …

The Curious Case of the Overweight Carryon

I’m a frequent traveler who’s still as equally excited for every trip as I am amazed at the bizarrely unexpected ways adventure reminds me how food and language are not the only differences between countries and cultures. My steadfast rule when caught in an unexpected …

Chicken Gyro

Greek Gyros are very flexible as they can be a simple mid-day sandwich or part of a nice dinner when paired with a Greek salad. While lamb is the traditional Gyro protein, who says you can’t use chicken, especially given the price disparaging and availability …

Tzatziki Sauce

If you’ve ever had a Greek Gyro, you know how important tzatziki sauce is. Like any good cuisine there are a hosts of ways in which it can be prepared and this sauce screams experimentation. I provide the basic set up below, but feel free …