tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post9081564492692584119..comments2023-11-14T20:29:04.094-08:00Comments on Pearl, Why You Little...: The Small Gratitudes, or It's Not Just the Smiles to the GallonPearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05261369905176088917noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-26683716254561525462012-05-29T05:54:14.273-07:002012-05-29T05:54:14.273-07:00Thank you, my bus driver Pearl. This made me smile...Thank you, my bus driver Pearl. This made me smile.Shea Goffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17552862215508671456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-87731862770386060092012-05-25T22:51:49.846-07:002012-05-25T22:51:49.846-07:00I am not sure if someone has mentioned this yet, b...I am not sure if someone has mentioned this yet, but there was a very famous rap song by the name of "Back That Thang Up," which introduced the world to Lil' Wayne. I always thought it was about a woman's back side, but I think it may be about this bus driver and her bus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-29540972234250925722012-05-25T21:04:29.722-07:002012-05-25T21:04:29.722-07:00My Dad always said that 'no one needs to know ...My Dad always said that 'no one needs to know what kind of a day you've had'. Keep your smile in place and try to improve someone else's day. I've never regretted his advice. Ever.Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-52658332455005398962012-05-24T07:01:29.932-07:002012-05-24T07:01:29.932-07:00The cameraderie on that bus sounds wonderful.
I ge...The cameraderie on that bus sounds wonderful.<br />I get to work now by catching two buses and on each there is nothing but silence as people sit and stare anywhere but at each other, with more than a few reading either books, kindles, or iphones. We're a grumpy bunch in the mornings. The home buses? Just as grumpy as we're all tired and just want to get there.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-64292546881127823602012-05-24T06:54:45.275-07:002012-05-24T06:54:45.275-07:00My goodness, she's chirpy.
Not sure I could f...My goodness, she's chirpy.<br /><br />Not sure I could face that without at least 3 cups of coffee. <br /><br />But what a great way to start the day.Roseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07469442580348062913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-16939731076747676042012-05-24T06:17:43.092-07:002012-05-24T06:17:43.092-07:00She's a gem. Most bus drivers I've seen li...She's a gem. Most bus drivers I've seen like to drive off before you can get on. Wonderful story.CarrieBoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05760105674950918729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-88175639790578934412012-05-24T04:54:11.093-07:002012-05-24T04:54:11.093-07:00Pearl now you make me wish we had a functioning bu...Pearl now you make me wish we had a functioning bus system in Detroit...we have buses but not ones that run right (or left,straight or back or on time) and not that many of them.the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-26830337699353670532012-05-24T00:46:19.848-07:002012-05-24T00:46:19.848-07:00It's good to see you managed to find us some m...It's good to see you managed to find us some more city weirdos to be thankful not to know..Tempohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023337124226272532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-88087277857734979702012-05-23T22:22:07.035-07:002012-05-23T22:22:07.035-07:00I always had you figured as someone who often ride...I always had you figured as someone who often rides a short bus.Old Bitter Ballshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04148895664993838675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-15750295294650848182012-05-23T21:02:02.325-07:002012-05-23T21:02:02.325-07:00A little bit of gratitude goes a long way and does...A little bit of gratitude goes a long way and does set you up nicely for the rest of the day. There should be more of it, in my opinion!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-6909070154319516452012-05-23T21:00:40.756-07:002012-05-23T21:00:40.756-07:00I've got to go back and read what has happened...I've got to go back and read what has happened to your bus ride. I've been so busy these past weeks and no computer while they were laying flooring for DAYS! Now I find you are on another bus with other people. If this lady is going to be your driver she's a good one.Amber Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084517063365211835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-79394413625817818922012-05-23T20:39:54.279-07:002012-05-23T20:39:54.279-07:00seems to me that if nothing else, this change in y...seems to me that if nothing else, this change in your life is definitely going to provide you with new material.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-79097897107508358182012-05-23T18:28:00.952-07:002012-05-23T18:28:00.952-07:00Looks like your new route is going to be a good on...Looks like your new route is going to be a good one and the characters will be colorful in a good way. Youtell your driver hello from St. Louis. MOLinda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-70359688798032351052012-05-23T17:56:28.456-07:002012-05-23T17:56:28.456-07:00May I borrow your bus driver? Thank you Pearl (Pea...May I borrow your bus driver? Thank you Pearl (Pear tee hee :)for sharing and making me smile...mary ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02488965572862287173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-33069805402808665932012-05-23T17:02:51.794-07:002012-05-23T17:02:51.794-07:00my dad was my elementary school busdriver.
he was...my dad was my elementary school busdriver.<br /><br />he was a good sport about the whole bus singing "Found a Peanut" and "Jenny Jenny Bo Benny, banana-fana Bo Fenny ..." etc.<br /><br />we would do EVERYbody's first name, then last name, and sometimes the middle names too. <br /><br />and my bus driver dad never cracked a smile or a frown when we giggled through "Marty Marty bo Barty, banana-fana fo Farty ..."<br /><br />we had the same kids on the bus year after year. everybody knew everybody. i suggest that, before you end your short sojourn on that route, you lead a rousing sing-along.<br /><br />then the bus women can reminisce for years about that new girl who they'd thought was so quiet. <br /><br />consider it a contribution to the community.ThreeOldKeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160283443033401031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-69859174655053995142012-05-23T15:18:42.946-07:002012-05-23T15:18:42.946-07:00My son is in Alaska driving bus for cruisers, who ...My son is in Alaska driving bus for cruisers, who come wobbling on arthritic legs after leaving the ship. I love your bus adventures.larainydayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14729238864057667317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-54056647538170437422012-05-23T15:08:53.031-07:002012-05-23T15:08:53.031-07:00I could never understand how most of the transit p...I could never understand how most of the transit people I know are surly and sour. <br /><br />It is much easier to be friendly and starts the day off right for everyone<br /><br />Cranky Old Manjoehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-10379657332925864502012-05-23T15:05:13.691-07:002012-05-23T15:05:13.691-07:00Makes the ride a pleasure.Makes the ride a pleasure.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-5527407544263692702012-05-23T14:57:04.334-07:002012-05-23T14:57:04.334-07:00Here's to cheery morning people! May they live...Here's to cheery morning people! May they live long and prosper!Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-17459557255072018112012-05-23T14:42:42.265-07:002012-05-23T14:42:42.265-07:00My goodness. You certainly used to be on the wron...My goodness. You certainly used to be on the wrong bus!Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-16935939002561454612012-05-23T14:30:50.196-07:002012-05-23T14:30:50.196-07:00One of the ladies where I stop to get a morning ki...One of the ladies where I stop to get a morning kick-in-the-pants drink is like that. Every time I see her she makes me smile. Every single time. She must be related to your bus driver.<br /><br />And Shelley? I'm TOTALLY printing out your comment because I need that reminder.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-45579494163221625682012-05-23T13:53:10.352-07:002012-05-23T13:53:10.352-07:00I've been worrying a bit on your behalf. I lo...I've been worrying a bit on your behalf. I love your new busload of companions, and suspect that they may be a gift. And how nice that the bus driver could start your day by complimenting you. Wonderful woman.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-64593309529722899032012-05-23T12:42:23.718-07:002012-05-23T12:42:23.718-07:00It is wonderful how a kind word, a smile and a che...It is wonderful how a kind word, a smile and a cheerful heart can make our day better. God bless.Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14175778756449339363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-34059105094025856792012-05-23T12:36:38.974-07:002012-05-23T12:36:38.974-07:00I'm just realizing that I've gotten grumpi...I'm just realizing that I've gotten grumpier as my stress level increases. It's time to remember to be more chipper. You never know who is feeling low and needs raised up with a kind word or a cheery smile. Thank you for this and have a good day, Missy :)jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1060614279393262320.post-17818971117858770652012-05-23T12:28:59.886-07:002012-05-23T12:28:59.886-07:00Well, see that, Pearlie? Your bus ride is much imp...Well, see that, Pearlie? Your bus ride is much improved! Nice ladies, talkin', greeting you...no more crackheads and 'Juicy' rear-ends for you, lady! Nothin' but class, now!!Dawn@Lighten Up!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06301481567651330133noreply@blogger.com