Today I celebrate two years of writing “Lyfting Me Up”. Almost every week it has been my joy to have you ride along in my red car. Here are a few things I’ve experienced that I would like to share with you.
1. In 1971, as I began at the Enid State School, Ernestine S, a classic 60- year-old social worker said to a brand new beginning social worker, “Mark- No matter how different these people seem, remember this: they are more like you are, than they are different”. I have now given 4,703 rides to folks who all have something in common.
2. 10 years ago we were all told—“Never accept a ride from a stranger, or let them stay in your home”. The 30-somethings that created Lyft and the likes of airb&b gave a great gift to the world. Friendships abound and complete strangers connect.
3. 98% of riders are responsible and respectful. 2% are jerks.
4. On Friday nights everyone loves the Frank Sinatra channel.
5. 8 out of 10 riders have moved to Denver in the last 4 years. They love
being here. They often ask how I feel about this mass migration. My answer is always the same, “Check your attitude at the border, and give back”.
6. There is NO and I mean NO, excuse for drinking and driving.
7. There is always a noticeable pause when I am asked what I did before
driving for Lyft. “Pastor” is never what they are expecting.
8. Airport rides are the most fun. You hear a lot.
9. People have interesting jobs… the most recent epiphany is that I met
two “Scrum—Masters”. (Social workers for techies, they teach
computer geeks how to work as a team.)
10. There is a deep and connecting spiritual hunger in the vast majority of
folks.
My goal is to hit 5000 rides by Easter!!! Happy 2019. Onward and Upward,
Mark
Love this list. You never disappoint. This blog is such a gift to us all. Thank you for doing this. Happy New Year!
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I really appreciate your blog. Thanks and happy new year!
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I so look forward to your blog! Thank you for sharing the good that is in the world!
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