Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of picking up people who are trying to better themselves or move toward a hopeful future. Aspirations! Students, retirees, honeymooners, and people who have chosen the Florida Panhandle as their new home. A … Read the rest
I picked up a Philosopher at the airport a few days ago. I’ve picked up lots of folks spouting philosophy in my almost ten years of Ubering. Why, I believe I’ve uttered quite a few tidbits of philosophy myself, almost … Read the rest
“I went looking through some old stories this week and found one I’d almost forgotten. Fifty years later, I still can’t adequately explain why three supposedly intelligent young men thought this was a good idea.” “The only dumb question is … Read the rest
I feel bad for Mike Slater. I know. Who is Mike Slater? His Dad dies every 5-10 minutes on the radio and TV. Then he tells us how his father’s life insurance helped out “my mother, my brother, and I.”… Read the rest
“How many trips do you take your riders to addiction rehab?” my friend asked. “I know I’ve read at least four or five stories you’ve written about that!” “I hadn’t thought about that until you mentioned it,” I responded. “I … Read the rest
I hinted last week that there was a “Part II” to that story. This is it. At the end of last week’s ride, I found myself more than an hour away from where I usually drive. As soon as I … Read the rest
I promised last week that this week would be lighter. Well, kinda. You can’t make these up! I pulled up in front of a nursing-home-type facility. Large parking lot, but I could see only one person. Something didn’t look right. … Read the rest
A friend of mine once told me that sometimes I sound a little “preachy” in my blogs. I guess this may be one of those. I pick up all kinds of people. It’s one of the fascinating aspects of driving … Read the rest
I live in a very military town. Between the Air Force and the Navy, there are approximately 60,000 people associated with this area. That doesn’t include the thousands of military folks who have retired here. So, it’s not surprising that … Read the rest
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