To know me is to mirror me. First lesson: go into an Austin Powers caricature* and say, “Oh Behave.” Then regress to Sean Connery and in your best secret agent voice and say “Bond. James Bond.” But now add this new addition, “Meriwether is my middle name.” Indeed, this is my middle name, M e …
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Birds of the Crater
I keep forgetting the name of the most annoying yet fascinating birds on Oahu. The Myna bird. They are always paired together, always. There is never one all alone. And when they congregate, the really congregate! They make a huge noise in a bunch. We can’t even talk during our outdoor meeting in beach chairs …
I Followed my Dao. . .and Started Writing
Writing a book while working 60 hours a week was actually fun. I carried a pocket notebook in my shirt and jotted down ideas as my day unfolded on the bus as soon as I finished a trip and got to the terminal. Then I would edit later by writing chapters down on blank sheets …
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Winston Tastes Good Like a Cigarette Should
https://www.daoofdoug.com I didn’t have to think about this one. The word that actually is not a word is, orientate. There is no such word. The correct word is orient. As in: “I completed the orienteering merit badge and found the last marker because I learned how to correctly orient the map with the compass.” More …
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A Stitch in Time Saves Nine Dear Douglas, -or- Dear Not Enough Time, Hurry and Worry rhyme–and it’s no accident. Actually, it usually results in one! Almost every short cut you take may mean you never get the solution or the answer you would need in the future, such that you won’t have a do-over …
The Trail of Pairs . . .
. . . of my Sneakers, Converse, Basketball hightop, Vans, Skechers—and Running Shoes! J’you know ‘oh hoe. Tonight I’m running you! J’you know ‘oh hoe / that in the book of life, when we die / and review our biggest lie / of what we came here to do / and be and set debt …
Why Be a Driver?
“How I got my Job” -or- Doug’s Life Story –for Word Press On my trail to be fired by my previous employer for poor job performance, I was given an ultimatum: Show up at EAP office at 9 a.m. sharp on Monday or be fired. I rang the security bell at 8:58 a.m., and no one …
Home Sweet Home
My art. https://douglas-griggs.pixels.com/featured/leave-your-heart-not-your-iphone-douglas-griggs.html?product=framed-print Brent’s art. Brian’s art. Art from people I haven’t met yet. 2. Having a corner coffeeshop. Check 3. Period details or high levels of craftsmanship. Check. 4. Shared Kitchen big enough for more than one cook in the room! (Also, hallway kitchen’s are out. It is such a pain in the morning to get coffee …
A Life Behind the Wheel
Why Be a Driver? Many ask this question, and we drivers know who you are: Someone who has never driven for a living before. There are many negatives to being a driver, but not usually what you may think if all you’ve ever known is an office or in retail. In most respects, an office …
Law of the Sea
I’d have to say that the sea turtle is my favorite animal. I loved the sea turtle in Finding Nemo–a lot like the surfer culture here in Waikiki. Every time I put on my shoes, I think of a sea tortoise!
The Dao of Doug: A Bus Driver's Perspective 