The Dao of Doug: A Bus Driver's Perspective
Rail Transit Commuters
What are you most proud of in your life? I decided to move out to Honolulu and pass the CDL certification test(s) to get qualified to drive a city bus. The courses here are very good—the instruction is definitely worth the time. I’m definitely a better driver than when I started—because I had to change …
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What’s your #1 priority tomorrow? I’m familiar with the idea to get rid of anything I haven’t used in year, but I want to argue with myself about whether or not I’ll need it in the future. I’m glad that this prompt asked me for my highest priority tomorrow! Thanks. Cause that means I have …
What brings you peace? Walking around in the morning or evening. I post these on my Facebook page as my story. The true benefit is the peace my walks bring to my day. Go for a walk? http://fineartamerica.com/featured/colorful-catamaran-moored-by-the-shore-douglas-m-griggs.html More landscapes for you.
Describe your life in an alternate universe. Good question: What do I think about myself? How much time do I spend wishing about a change in myself tomorrow? Example: I’ll write them a thank you note next year cause I’ve missed their birthday last week. I’m going to go on a diet after the holidays. …
What would you change about modern society?
What’s your go-to comfort food? The food that gives me comfort is Spiritual in principle. Secret is—prayer in preparation and putting love into the making and serving food— actually increases happiness and satiation within the body that receives it! https://fineartamerica.com/featured/2-calm-strength-gratitude-douglas-griggs.html
Why I Wrote This Book I was asked about why I wrote a book about being a bus driver in San Francisco. The first reason was in answer to why I am here. “We are all here to do what we are all here to do,” as the Oracle tells Neo in the matrix trilogy. …
I walked through the Marriott hotel lobby and passed by a Ukulele Store imagining the history of this interesting string instrument. Then I passed by the Queen’s Songbook in another store across the walkway. I called up a friend for lunch and had a burger at the Elk’s Club right on the beach. And then …
What’s the one luxury you can’t live without? I can’t be without my camera as another day closes – And sharing my walks with you!
When is the last time you took a risk? How did it work out? San Francisco . . . The state of Muni. Honolulu. . . Waiting for Jackson. I took a risk to move during Covid. I stopped working and it was fantastic. But I like structure and work and the purpose of it. …
The Dao of Doug: A Bus Driver's Perspective