I love to hear stories.

A good story keeps me entertained.

A great story captures my attention and triggers my imagination.

A really great story does all of this by weaving together examples of human experience into a platform for the sharing of knowledge, and delivers the intriguing plot twist when I don’t expect it.

I have an interest in all stories because they preserve an element from the past that I can sometimes relate to or learn from. I have decided to capture some of these stories, just as they are told, in their unpolished and authentic form.

I created a new YouTube channel to share these stories called ‘Explore – Time to Ramble‘. My intent with the channel is to showcase the stories that people have a passion about.

I visit events in Michigan to collect stories and memories to share with my viewers. The first series will focus on classic car owners. Some of the episodes are posted below.

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Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour

The Old U.S. 27 Motor Tour is the first episode in a series spotlighting classic car events, event directors and car owners sharing their stories. The segment features Kim Davis, co-director of the Old U.S.27 Motor Tour. She explains some of the history of the tour and how cruisers can join the tour. You can learn more about the history of the tour here: https://old27tour.com

Frankenmuth Auto Fest 2022

The Frankenmuth Auto Fest is the second episode in the classic car series. The festival took place September 9 – 11 in the downtown area and in Heritage Park in Frankenmuth, Michigan. This segment features Tony D’Anna, chairman of the festival explaining the history, the organizations involved and the volunteer aspect of the festival. The episode also features many car owners sharing their stories and favorite memories associated with their classics. You can learn more about the festival here: https://www.frankenmuthautofest.net

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I have worked as a television producer for over 35 years and recently started my new enterprise called Collins Virtual. We provide support for virtual events and produce segments for organizations with a charitable mission. Contact me to discuss your event.