2 days agoNYC. Garbage.They told me stories about NYC. That’s where you’ll make it. Can’t do much without NYC, they say. You gotta see it. My first time in, back before the GPS and cell phone I find my way with a paper map, pay phones. Everyone is mad. Everyone wishes they weren’t here. I…Poetry2 min read
Jun 22Save Money By Avoiding Fake FoodTimes are starting to put the squeeze on Americans. No need mentioning the politics and reactions to problems causing the greatest numbers in inflation seen in my lifetime. I lived through Jimmy Carter, so that’s saying something. This go-around, I haven’t even seen 1 brick of free government cheese coming…Budget3 min read
Jun 22When To Consider a Writing Pursuit A Failure.Have you ever thought that writing is a waste of your time? I admit that the thoughts that my writing sometimes seems a pointless endeavor. Maybe an article takes time or you pour your heart into it and it gets no traction. …Writing3 min read
Jun 20First Time At A Pride EventWhile driving rideshare, I picked up a slightly aged couple at a campground about a half-hour from Columbus, Ohio. They were going to a wedding. We had a great conversation on the way. These rides are pleasant and easy money. …Homosexuality3 min read
Jun 19The Beauty Of Imperfect Or Aged Camera EquipmentI don’t believe in ghost, not entirely. I do find it strange that old equipment with imperfections can make far more interesting photos than the finest new equipment. It confounds me that one day, this new equipment will acquire it’s own “ghosts” and set of imperfections making it just as…Photography3 min read
Jun 16Smoking Outside The Cancer Clinic. An Observation.A friend went to Mexico to get a tumor removed. The cost was only $13,000. Can you imagine what this procedure costs in the U.S.? The problem is that he is suffering an infection. This can happen no matter the cost, but he has started seeing doctors in the U.S…Health2 min read
Jun 13Sunday Driving For A Gig DriverSome days I don’t put much thought into gig jobs. This may cost money, but if you’re not making much out there anyhow, it’s ok to give your mind a break. One strategy of mine is turning all on of the apps: Uber(all of it’s variants), Lyft, Spark, and Doordash…Gig Economy5 min read
Jun 12A Day And Night Of Gig DrivingGig driving for extra income is becoming a more popular service than ever. It’s also becoming a more popular service. As our economy continues it’s nose dive, people need more income. They can drive as a part-time income or they may need the services to fix time deficits in their…Society5 min read
Jun 9Your Car Can Flag Irrational People For YouAs a car guy, I’ve always been intrigued by the psychological effect of cars. I’m more of a motorcycle guy, but the psychology of the motorcycle isn’t intriguing. There are a few set responses on the human psyche to a machine so dangerous that you’re either a let me on…Psychology4 min read
May 30Lessons About Gambling And Junk Food.I feel fortunate to see the world from a gig workers view. These delivery and taxi jobs are the jobs nobody else wants. Nobody wants to go gather up groceries at a big box store or wait in the drive-thru line for their chemical food. Nobody wants to take a…Gig Worker4 min read
