Greetings from Searcy, Arkansas! Last night was my one night off so I have some extra time today to write. Today, Gladys and I went shopping for groceries and then I dropped her off at the beauty shop so her sister Mildred could cut her hair while I put the groceries away.
I enjoy driving a taxi; it's fun meeting lots of people and helping them out. Sometimes we play "Cash Cab." That's a trivia quiz game-of course, I don't offer people money like they do on the TV show. Some of the questions I ask are:
Who was the 42nd president of the U.S.? (Clinton)
Who was the lead singer for Led Zeppelin? (Robert Plant)
What is a 12 letter word that begins with "c" that means water vapor turning into water? (condensation)
What is the state nickname for Idaho (or any other state)? (Gem state)
People really seem to enjoy it. It adds some fun to a taxi ride. Sometimes I tell them if they get all the questions right they will get a free cab ride. One time I had to give a free ride! It was 4 guys and I think they pulled a fast one on me. I asked a couple questions I didn't think they would get and after about 45 seconds one of them said the right answer. I think he accessed the internet from his phone and googled the answers! They still tipped me $8 (the fare was $13) so that wasn't too bad.
I usually leave home about 8 or 9 pm and work 'til anywhere from 7 to 11 am. It takes almost an hour to get to Little Rock from here. I usually sleep 4.5-6 hrs. Sometimes I get sleepy at work and take a short cat nap when it's not busy. I have a couple guys that I play chess with at work when we get the chance. I have also gone to a chess club at St. Vincents Hospital a few times on Friday night.
Jimmy is in jail again. He has several charges against him and has a lawyer working for him. If anyone wants to write him his address is: Washington County Detention Center, James Branson B-E, 1155 W. Clydesdale Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701. He also got married! To a young lady named Debra and they are expecting a child in December, a boy. It's too bad that just as he is ready to start a new life, he must answer to conduct in the past that will separate them.
I usually take a nap on Monday afternoon before going to work so I will close now.
Hoping to be in Chicago at Thanksgiving to visit with Dad and all! Love, Ken
