Impact of Technology on My Job as a Bus Driver 1. Navigation and Route Management GPS Systems: One of the most significant changes has been the introduction of GPS technology. Intending passengers can see the headway between buses at the bus stop shelters, how crowded they are, and how many minutes away the buses are until …
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Litterbugs Beware
OMG guys, look–extra-long Twizzlers! Strawberry no-less! Half the fun of candy is how you eat it. Think of the possibilities of twirling, gnashing, sucking and licking–offered by these licorice sticks–kinda like the ‘ruffles have ridges’ counterpart to the–“No one can eat just one.” – of Lays fame! Daresay do. But as a public service announcement, …
Nothing More Than Feelings
My first time I wanted to get away from negative feelings, I signed-up to be a Marine, and moved to Virginia. I figured if I could get strong physically, with a world renowned military group, I would become impenetrable to withstand negative feelings. That helped a lot – but only for awhile. That ended in …
Turning Failure into Success: A Bus Driver’s Journey
In the journey of life, failure often acts as a catalyst for growth and success. This theme resonates deeply within my experiences as a bus driver in San Francisco, a role that has not only shaped my professional identity but also provided profound insights into the interconnectedness of service, community, and personal development. Embracing Service …
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Day Light Savings Time
It’s nice to be in Hawaii on Standard time. Many business entities are tied-in to California–and they run on California time. This means we change from a two-hour time difference to a three-hour time difference–and back again, whether we “Fall Back,” or “Spring Ahead.” Phoenix, in the state of Arizona, also remains on standard time. …
Meat and Potatoes
I’m a meat and potatoes persona with grata cheese sometimes. I like this old-fashioned combo–usually with cauliflower and broccoli thrown on top. I’ve learned I need to add veggies to the mix if I want to eat healthy. Fresh green beans are great if added right at the end. I do love my kitchen–more than …
My First Computer Experience: A Tech Journey
How I tried to start a series of books by using Joseph Campbell’s epic template of Greek Tradition: Muni Gods – Leaving Time – Fare Box – APOTHEOSIS Brake Test – ENTER THE CAVE Crunch Zone – COURAGE Flip-Up Seats – BELLY OF THE WHALE Over There – Flat Tire – Hot Lunch – FIRST …
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Before Daddy Takes the T-Bird Away
List five things you do for fun. Listen to music on the street 2. Go to an art museum. 3. Celebrate a birthday! 4. Practice prayer and watch for results! 5. Go on walks and enjoy the sunshine.
Back to Flip
Oh, I got this one! In the data-and-text only marketing, a flip phone in the late nineties and early two thousands were fantastic. They had a flip that protected the screen, didn’t have charging port jack obsolescence built-in like endless Apple rebuys–and it was a phone that was a phone. People were holding the cute …
Be Here Now
Keanu Reeves, in a DVD Feature Menu from the Matrix Series, is caught on an unrehearsed clip between takes–as saying, “Be Here Now.” The Director and crew were trying to limit Keanu’s meandering on what he thought was needed–in a retake of a scene just completed on the set. We don’t really know what they …
