March 10, 2024
In my life I have been witness to, or victim of, many demonstrations of tastelessness. Most of them were relatively harmless. While in the hospital last week I was introduced to another form of that dreaded characteristic. I had heard… Continue Reading…
February 22, 2024
There is a television program called “48 Hours” and, although I’ve never watched the program, it came to mind as I marked the passing of my last 48 hours. I had my first infusion treatment on Tuesday and was given… Continue Reading…
February 8, 2024
Recently, I was engaged in conversation with one of my rideshare riders and the subject of “age” arose. The rider inquired as to my age and when I told her I was 74 she gasped and said, “get out of… Continue Reading…
January 4, 2021
While driving today, these random thoughts occurred to me: A large number of people can be found shoveling snow in their pajamas … some of them … just shouldn’t! Some people appear to be as meticulous in the neatness of… Continue Reading…
January 2, 2021
I went over the 4000 ride mark on New Years Eve. It was an exciting achievement for me. I tell folks that I cannot make their day easy, but by providing rideshare services I can try to make their day… Continue Reading…
December 30, 2020
1 – Shoeless in the Snow — Carrying two heavy plastic trash bags, she stepped gingerly from her door and walked, in her glittery golden slippers, down the neatly shoveled sidewalk to the curb. Faced by the 24 inch mound… Continue Reading…
December 7, 2020
Sitting, parked along the curb, while waiting for my rider to emerge after enjoying their shopping experience at Walmart I noticed a lady walking along the same curb toward my vehicle from behind. She was carrying two bags in one… Continue Reading…
November 24, 2020
LYFT Notes: #1 – It snowed last night. Not a lot, just about an inch and with the warm temperatures and rain the rest of the day it’s gone this evening. Early this morning, however, I provided a ride for… Continue Reading…
April 20, 2018
Something weird happened today. The sun was shining, the mercury was between 55 and 60 degrees, there was no wind, no snow or precipitation in view and it was conducive to accomplishing something in the yard. I went out behind… Continue Reading…
March 31, 2017
For a couple of years now my knees have been telegraphing signals to my brain which, when translated, communicated the fact that they were getting worn out. At first the communication came in just little snippets or flashes but over… Continue Reading…