Buckle up, this could take a moment. Retta was waiting outside the pain center—another doctor’s appointment paid for through a service. So, you know there will be no tip. That’s ok, I get a lot of these while driving during … Read the rest
I shouldn’t wait until Monday to write Tuesday’s blog. But, I did. I have some great stories for you, if I can get through this. My grandson and I just returned from our annual visit to an SEC venue for … Read the rest
Sometimes it’s a job, sometimes a career. My riders love talking about ‘what they do.’ I love listening to their level of enthusiasm. I picked up a young lady from a local community college. She was excited about going to … Read the rest
I sat in a Knights of Columbus meeting a little over a week ago, listening to a missionary family from Peru asking for help. Their stories were truly amazing, and I hoped they could raise the necessary funds to continue … Read the rest
October is a special time of the year for me. I retired from the Little Sisters of the Poor almost one year ago. They reserve the third Sunday of every October for their largest annual fundraising event. For the first … Read the rest
When I was a Realtor in Mobile, one of the exceptional amenities agents loved to include in their descriptions was “waterfront” or “waterfront view.” You had to admire the lengths those agents went to include those words in their promotions. … Read the rest
I often provide rides to folks who want to enjoy a first-class dinner at a fine restaurant. They don’t want to worry about the drive home, but rather take in the experience with friends. Lately, I’ve transported a substantial number … Read the rest
Several years ago, I picked up a fellow from New York City. He was in Mobile for business. I could tell from the moment he sat in my car that he was one of those hard-charging, fast-talking individuals with firmly … Read the rest
They say things happen in threes. I’m not sure if that is true, but I have noticed that many of my blogs have three distinct stories. So, here we go again. I picked up a delightful older gentleman, Ralph (about … Read the rest
I don’t have exact numbers, but I’m guessing my average Uber ride is somewhere around fifteen minutes. I’m often amazed at how much I can learn about my riders’ lives in such a short time. I picked up Brian. Turns … Read the rest