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I drive for Uber about 30 hours a week. People get in and out of my car about 15 times each day. Some are quiet; others tell me stories that reveal secrets they would never tell their friends. I see … Read the rest

“How’s your day going?’ I ask most of my passengers. Usually they give me a fairly positive answer, then ask me how my day’s going. I give the same answer each time. “My day is always great! But, then again, … Read the rest

God has a sense of humor. I’m convinced he plays games with us all the time. Or, maybe His angels are the pranksters? A few weeks ago, I got the “Ding!” Uber tells me to go pick up “Faith.” I … Read the rest

Sometime in my thirties (I’m 70 now), I had the privilege of serving on the board of directors for the Home of Grace for Women. Eventually, I became the chairman. The Home of Grace dedicated itself to rehabilitating women addicted … Read the rest

So, where were we? I’ve missed y’all! It’s been more than six months since my last blog. I said I’d have stories to share, and this is one of them. Ding! Uber request for a long ride. I accepted it.… Read the rest

Dear Friends, When I started writing these weekly stories, I didn’t have a plan beyond sharing what I was seeing and hearing from the front seat of an Uber. Over time, those moments turned into conversations, friendships, a book, and … Read the rest

Ding! Uber beckons me to Pensacola Beach. It’s not a beautiful day at the beach as I pick up a father and son, but you wouldn’t know it from the dad’s attitude. “We’re dropping my son off at the Saenger … Read the rest

Thanksgiving, College football, and my 70th birthday filled the last week. I’m grateful and worn out. I sat at my computer fleshing out ideas for this week’s blog. Nothing. Well, several starts, but nothing worthy of you, my discerning and … Read the rest

I’ve updated an older blog to celebrate Thanksgiving. I’m grateful for your support for my book and my weekly missives. If you are in the Gulf Breeze/Navarre, Florida area on December 10th, I hope you’ll attend my first book … Read the rest

“You know, I used to drive for Uber.” The gentleman settled into the right, rear passenger seat and shared a few ride stories with me. “I saved a man’s life once,” he said. “It was late, and I had just … Read the rest