There Is Still Hope Out There!

 (Updated from a previous blog post.)      You may get the impression that every rider (except you, of course) we ride-sharing folks pick up has some addiction or behavior problems. Most don’t, but they seem to make for intriguing … Read the rest

Drive-By Memories!

Sometimes, it’s about people, and sometimes it’s about places. After almost eight years and more than 8,300 rides as an Uber driver, I’ve revisited my life journey hundreds of times. I’ve spent most of my time here on Earth in … Read the rest

So Many Experts!

 We all do it, don’t we? Each one of us believes we’re experts on something. I know a few people who think they’re experts on everything. I’m pretty sure I’ve landed between the something and the everything category at one … Read the rest

“Know What I Mean?”

(Well, I’m caught between mourning the Vanderbilt loss and preparing for the 53rd Annual Little Sisters of the Poor Lawn Party. So, I hope you enjoy one of my golden oldies!) It’s late on a Friday night. Friday nights are … Read the rest

So, We Meet Again!

I realized last week, when I wrote about my meeting experiences, I had only touched the surface. I may have to write a book to chronicle my favorite stories. As I said, I may be one of the few humans … Read the rest

“Have We Met?”

Lately, it has occurred to me that my life revolves around meetings. That’s probably true for most of us, but it’s especially true for me. I’ve belonged to a wide variety of organizations, most of whom believe getting together is … Read the rest

“Weather or Not!”

     I had a recurring dream when I was a young boy. In that dream, I sat in our 1930s vintage beach house at Gulf Shores. The cottage was on the island’s west end, about 1.6 miles from what is now … Read the rest

“Hot on the Trail!”

September 10, 2024   I’ve been following the stories of a friend of mine as he hikes the northern part of the Appalachian Trail. Craig King was my predecessor as president of the Alabama Jaycees back in the 1980s. He attempted … Read the rest

“Between the Sun & the Moon!”

 The transition has begun!     No, not that transition!  In 2016, my wife and I moved into a loft on Dauphin Street in Downtown Mobile. Our previous home had a pool, five bathrooms, and almost five-thousand square feet of living space. … Read the rest

“Eyes On the Ball!”

 I know football season is on everyone’s minds right now. The college version is my favorite. So, please forgive me if I wander into another area of sportsdom today.      Last Wednesday, my almost six-year-old granddaughter had tee-ball tryouts … Read the rest