A Cab Driver Writes
Diary of a Mad DC Cabbie
A DC cab driver writes about his job and passengers in a manner that's as tough and stark as the work, so be advised. The most recent post, The Memory of Parvez Ahmed, is about the Springfield cab driver who was shot and killed Sunday night. DC Cabbie writes: This is what's happening to cab drivers because we are easy moving
targets, I know you might say we chose this dangerous profession, so deal with it or get out …. Read some of the earlier entries and you’ll quickly get a sense of what this writer experiences. Excerpt from Have You Seen John Kirkpatrick?As a veteran cabbie I have heard all kind of stories from passengers, riders feel free to let it off because there is always that comfort zone with cabbies for some reason.Also Noted:
Rob Goodspeed has “A Modest Proposal for the Old Convention Center Site,” that calls for instilling some genuine competition into this redevelopment effort. The Goodspeed Update.
It’s So Easy to Be Stupid. Until recently, I didn’t think it was necessary to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle. Then a colleague was hit by a car while riding his bike and thrown over 100 feet, writes Blue Dog Art and Design.
Whose Father’s Day Is It? Family dynamics at Looking2Live. Excerpt: So I dutifully passed on these none-too-subtle hints to our children ...
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3 Comments:
If nothing else, maybe a few readers will be reminded to at least send a card. Thanks for featuring my post!
Barbara -- a timely note and great post.
CL -- good point.
Thanks for the love guys.
I enjoy reading the wealth of DC bloggs you put together.
Great job.
Peace.
Mad Cabbie.
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