Photo: "taxi" by anna kipervaser - On Look Films Sometimes something as random as the taxi you hail can open up a world of new friendship, conversation and interconnection. I got into a conversation with my cab driver - found out he was a musician (he was playing his band's lovely music on the cab stereo) and invited him to my gig this Saturday at the Green Dolphin Street. Then I come home to find out - via Facebook - that he is a filmmaker who is teamed up with another dear person in my life …
Courtesy, Cabbies, and an Idiot Girlfriend
I had a wonderful cab ride with a lovely driver tonight. We chatted about life: God is good. and good manners: It's nice to be greeted in a friendly manner rather than the fare "barking orders and addresses..." I could picture it: Driver pulls up, fare jumps in, slams door. Immediately followed by: "3416 N. Halsted." and silence. Later, I meet a girlfriend for drinks and I tell her about this exchange with my friendly cabbie. She studies her dirty martini and slowly spears her olive with …