Author Archives: sharisax

Who knew? California’s DMV has YouTube videos to help me pass my Behind the Wheel test

Posted on September 27, 2010 by sharisax

This post is for EVERYONE who needs to take the Behind-The-Wheel driving test — whether they’re 16 or 60. Driving definitely is a privilege that I now appreciate in ways I could never have imagined before my 55 days as … Continue reading →

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In which you get to know Guest Blogger Mike Maynard & his Wit & his Farmville strategies

Posted on September 25, 2010 by sharisax

For those of you who “get it” — i.e., understand that Web 2.0 is all about the (a) democratization of publishing, (b) discovery of genius, and (c) creation of Wisdom — you’ll appreciate this opportunity to Get Up and Personal … Continue reading →

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It’s no Small Thing to lose your driving privileges . . . and it’s NO Small Thing to get them back!

Posted on September 18, 2010 by sharisax

You can’t believe the difference that driving a car actually makes! It didn’t matter that my first morning driving [after two months of sleepless nights, extended waits, untolled hours on public transportation, and endless calling of friends to drive me] … Continue reading →

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When it’s very, very, very difficult to be happy about Good News

Posted on September 11, 2010 by sharisax

The weather was beautiful today, but . . . 1. Early in the morning, my doctor sent an email: “The preliminary reading on your ultrasound suggests some dysfunction of the heart, though I’m not certain this would have anything to … Continue reading →

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Call your mother, but keep check on those car keys

Posted on September 8, 2010 by sharisax

Of the 45 “Instructions for Life” I typically share with my English students at the beginning of every semester, one of the most meaningful to me has always been #15 “Call Your Mother.” This post is dedicated to my mom, … Continue reading →

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She says, “Thank you, Sir, for this ride.” He says, “Thank you, M’am, won’t you be my bride.”

Posted on September 7, 2010 by sharisax

Faith Kinslow’s creative genius never takes a rest. Ever since I met her online during a social media teleclass, we have been fans of one another, and she is continually thinking of new ways for ME to become Rich & … Continue reading →

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Say NO to credit cards . . . and YES to getting rich and famous

Posted on September 3, 2010 by sharisax

Writing a blog about not being able to drive has taken on a life of its own because of the cool people coming into my “vehicle-less” life. And I’d like to invite EVERYONE to meet EVERYONE else by stopping back … Continue reading →

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So pull up a chair and get it off your chest . . .

Posted on September 1, 2010 by sharisax

My original intention was to write about all the awesome things happening for me BECAUSE I can’t drive myself around — like deepening relationships with my friend-drivers — but then today’s public transportation mis-adventures happened. 0

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Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff. It’s ALL small stuff. Or is it?

Posted on August 29, 2010 by sharisax

Three buses, two BART* rides, and another two friends to get me back and forth to Oakland for the English class I teach at Laney College. Lots of Drivers du Jour . . . and one conversation worth noting: 0

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