Tag Archives: Driving

I Quit.

Posted on June 27, 2017 by yellowandblackmail

I’ve resigned as a taxi driver.  After 14-ish years, I didn’t ask for a long leave of absence, I quit.

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The world is going crazy and taking me with it.

Posted on May 4, 2014 by yellowandblackmail

I started my day pretty well, actually.  A short work meeting, then lunch with a friend.  After lunch I stopped my car by a field because there was a large sandhill crane grazing and I wanted to take some photos … Continue reading →

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Flagging, in two parts

Posted on September 30, 2013 by yellowandblackmail

“Flagging” in our company is a term for pedestrians on the street waving their arms around frantically in the hopes that a cab will stop for them.  Often our drivers will say something like “I picked up a flag,” and … Continue reading →

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Avec wha?

Posted on July 10, 2013 by yellowandblackmail

I do not know French.  I barely know English, and get a drink or 3 in me… I mix up my vocabulary embarrassingly.  I asked the bartender last night for a q-tip but what I meant was toothpick (so I … Continue reading →

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body functions, go!

Posted on July 6, 2013 by yellowandblackmail

Yesterday was all about body functions. It started out a good day.  I bought a new thermos coffee travel mug thing that completely ROCKS (it kept ice in it for about 5 hours).  Early in my shift I caught myself … Continue reading →

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