What’s the most fun way to exercise? Sure you got your oceans, lakes, bays, beaches and pools—but there’s nothing like making it to the top of a hill—and then—the speed the momentum the YeeHah!
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Quiet Time
For much of my life, I grappled with feelings of dissatisfaction, anxiety, or discontent. This stemmed from various life experiences, societal pressures, or personal expectations. Finding Joy in Daily Routines Embracing the Journey: Driving a bus allowed me to discover joy in the everyday. The rhythms of my daily route became a source of solace, …
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 …
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 …
The Butterfly Effect
My team’s colors would be blue–and the mascot would be the butterfly. If you don’t get this–than it’s time to play!
Creation is a “See” before Reaction!
As a tried tired alky of 26 years, I finally “found the light” in Alcoholics Anonymous. I learned the difference between Spirituality and Religion: Religion is for those who don’t want to go to Hell, and Spirituality is for those who have been to Hell, and don’t want to go back! I learned the Seventh …
The Dao of Doug: A Bus Driver's Perspective 