This story is based on my life events from my childhood some thirty-five years ago. There were no cellphones or internet. My name is Steve, and I had no idea why, it didn't make any sense to me, my mother was being hospitalized for reasons unknown to me. And I was being sent to live with my Aunt Ellen and Uncle Edward's house for the summer—my mom and my Uncle Edward were brother and sister. But here I was, I had just tur...

My name is Steve and I work for a Major Transportation company that provides food service to major fast-food restaurant chains.  I am on a strict schedule every night and it's a race against daylight, the hours of service regulations as set forth by DOT, the weather and other things. I drive and deliver two routes a week, every week, and usually have the same stores.  Occasionally, the volume varies significantly (super b...