Sixty-nine New Year’s celebrations. Tomorrow will be number seventy. I don’t remember any specific New Year’s resolutions from past years that I kept. Maybe that’s because I make resolutions as an ongoing process. Yesterday, I picked up a family … Read the rest
I’m in the rookie league after taking off six months ago. Until I reach 200 points again, Uber will not tell me how long the ride will last. So far, this day has been very short rides. Uber allows me … Read the rest
I’m working on a new book featuring “The Best of” stories from my blogs. Most of my subscribers came aboard well after most of my blogs. I thought you might enjoy this 2019 effort. By the way, I’ve now … Read the rest
I have a confession to make. I haven’t driven for Uber since April of this year. Between then and now, I spent time commuting from my job in Mobile to my new residence in Gulf Breeze, Florida. My drive was … Read the rest
Hawkeye passed away today. No, not the one on the famous M*A*S*H movie or television series. My best friend, Tim Gamso, was called to be with God this morning. I met Tim when we were both in fifth grade at … Read the rest
Uber prompted me to pick up a family on their way to vacation. They were to meet other family members at a reunion. This one is special because the guests of honor won’t be attending. Not in person, anyway. Their … Read the rest
I know the day is coming when AI and autonomous vehicles will replace those of us driving for Uber and other ride-sharing services. Maybe in the future, drivers like me will be asked to “ride along” with the passengers so … Read the rest
It’s my first day of “retirement.” Technically, it’s my first day of accumulated vacation until my official retirement on December 9th. But you get the idea. I’m at home in my pajama pants typing this column. For the next few … Read the rest
If you know, you know! I don’t know at the moment I’m writing this blog. If you are one of my subscribers receiving this every Tuesday morning, you won’t know for sure until Wednesday. The truth is, we won’t know … Read the rest
(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