License Plate Watch - Type A

When I saw the personalized license plate, “Type A,” on the back of a white Town & Country mini-van the other day, I did a double take.
I mean, for years we’ve known about Type A personalities. They’re often rude and impatient people. They can’t stand waiting in line. They drive fast. They’re potential Road Rage waiting to [...]

License Plate Watch - Red Hen

Spotted in the 32nd Street NE, Cedar Rapids, Hy-Vee parking lot - a little red Porsche 914 with the personalized license plate, “RED HEN.”
What does it mean? A red car with a female driver? Someone shopping for hens? Someone with a really strong work ethic?
Yes, when I think of red hen, I think of “The Little [...]

License Plate Watch - BLG

When I spotted “BLG” on the Iowa State Cyclones yellow and cardinal license plate of a silver Saturn Vue, it prompted a double take. Is that someone’s initials? Or is it short for “BLOG”?
I wasn’t able to catch up to the vehicle for the answer, so I like my second thought. Obviously it had to be [...]

License Plate Watch

Spotted on the back of a dark blue SUV the other day as I rushed home for supper:
NOWIML8
Ah, the joy of license plates foretelling the future. Or recalling the past. Or putting you in the present.
I love personalized license plates and keep my eye out for them all the time.
Sometimes I can figure then out [...]