So the Persian New Year known as Nowruz is almost here. Are you excited? Yeah, I didn’t have it on my calendar either, but the Houseguest asked me to help her mark it with a simple fire ceremony.
Category: Human Interest
Sample Chapter from Sean Layton’s Book
Here is a chapter of the memoir I've been working on dealing with my brother's addiction. Hope you enjoy it.
There’s a Robot Out to Steal your Job
Is it me or are robots stealing our jobs? Seriously, they're starting to crop up everywhere. They even have robot prostitutes. Where does it stop?
Staring at Death: A Tale of Two Passengers
The young guy was fired up. Not at me. But at Arabs. He was Hispanic American and he let me know in no uncertain terms that he hated Arab Uber drivers. He lives in an apartment complex, and, apparently, they have canceled on him a few times when they couldn't find his apartment and he couldn't …
Staring at Death — A Tale of Two Passengers
The young guy was fired up. Not at me. But at Arabs. He was Hispanic American and he let me know in no uncertain terms that he hated Arab Uber drivers.
Christmas Cheer — or Not
The Christmas season brings out the best in people — and the worst.
Christmas Cheer — or Not
It was interesting driving for Uber the Friday and Saturday before Christmas. I miss having family around, so with nothing else going on, I went out to hit the road to spend some time with strangers during the holidays, be part of their stories, and make some money. Oh that precious family time I picked …
Why I Endangered a Kid in My Rideshare Ambulance
I had a decision to make. Obey the law or help a mom and her kid out.
My Time with a Prostitute
I got more than I bargained for when I picked a young woman up one morning.
Tales from the Land Manatee 