I had been shopping at the local Fry's Computer store recently, buying a new flat screen computer monitor and various other supplies to assist running some of the day-to-day tasks at AskPatty.com. I was walking through the parking lot on my way back to my car when I saw something very rare parked among the vehicles there.

Greg Grimer of Voices in Business a new media firm specializing in sponsor-lead thought leadership productions, shared these great car travel safety tips with AskPatty readers recently and I thought these are good winter driving safety items to keep in YOUR trunk: Things to carry in your trunk *Duct Tape. Buy a good quality brand from a hardware store. Worth it’s weight in gold.

CNN found that 75% of people surveyed would rather go to the dentist than a car dealership. Most people do however love driving their new car off the dealership lot. Emotions run high when buying a new car. Never be afraid to walk away from a car deal if it doesn't feel right. On the other hand, if your questions have been answered and the deal feels right, take a deep breath, buy your car, and enjoy the drive out.

Tony Kanaan wins the IndyCar race at the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, Danica Patrick took second place in her best ever finish after a high jinx last lap and a half. Lorraine Schultz, CEO of the Women's Automotive Association International attended the preview dinner which provided a great photo op with several of the drivers, including Danica Patrick.

I parked my car at the beach for five days. I drive a red Dodge Magnum. Seagulls and sea birds must love red cars because they threw a party on my car for five days. Yuk!

Yoga has become very popular as a low impact exercise program to improve one's fitness quota. I for one, have been a walker or water fitness person, (who really needs to do it more often!). I've considered Yoga but until now never felt it fit my Car Girl image until now... Elaine Masters of DriveTime Yoga has developed a very innovative idea to combine Yoga and Driving to help reduce stress and improve posture.

In the world of motor sports, there is no greater challenge for a women, than to make a career choice to be a professional race car driver. These women are uniquely qualified business entrepreneurs. To succeed they need talent behind the wheel , top flight equipment, technical support, training, a fiercely competitive nature, grit, un wavering determination and last but not least the marketing know how to attract major sponsors and make them willing to invest millions of dollars each year to support their careers.

Where Can I Blab About My Car? CarBlabber on AskPatty.com! Is your car sexy? What does your car mean to you? Do you love or hate your car? Is your car a fashion statement or a pile of junk? Ask Patty has just launched our new beta version social network for women to blog about their cars. That’s right. We want you to tell us all about your car and any car you’ve ever owned. You can tell us all the good, bad, and the ugly – we want to hear it all on CarBlabber.

Where can I blab about my car? CarBlabber on AskPatty.com! Is your car sexy? What does your car mean to you? Do you love or hate your car? Is your car a fashion statement or a pile of junk? Ask Patty has just launched our new beta version social network for women to blog about their cars. That’s right. We want you to tell us all about your car and any car you’ve ever owned. You can tell us all the good, bad, and the ugly – we want to hear it all on CarBlabber.