Bob Reilly, Author at Baltimore Post-Examiner

After a 35-year career in the Global Supply Chain Logistics industry, Maryland native Bob Reilly, is enjoying his second career as an author, freelancer, and singer-songwriter. His first published book, “Rideshare by Robert,” is a collection of journalistic short-story essays covering a 7-year, 25,000-ride life journey. The book is available everywhere online with signed copies available directly through Bob or at his ongoing “Meet the Author” events. You can also explore his last four studio albums and singles on all your popular music streaming platforms. Albums and singles include, “Work in Progress,” Unexpected Ways,” Perfect Love,” “The Journey Home,” and “I Thank God for You,” a song written and recorded in 2022 for his daughter’s wedding.He is the band leader and promoter for The Reilly Goulait Band. Bob and his wife have adopted three children from China, Korea, and the Philippines. Their passion for adoption also extends to their many pets, including their current Husky, Shiloh.

www.ridesharebyrobert.com

Blogs Rideshare by Robert

Wintery Mix: Snowy Rescue Mission, 2025 Kick Off with New Year’s Ride Tips for Drivers and Riders

January 1, 2025 Bob Reilly

“What are you doing out in a mess like this? I’m amazed you’re here. Thanks for coming!”

She shouted these words to me while opening the rear door as if the dark morning and heavy snowfall were audibly as loud as their overpowering visual presence.

“Yeah, long ago the light bulb went off in my mind that this thing called Rideshare might as well be named Rescuing in many cases. Sometimes literal rescues, and sometimes figurative rescues.”

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Gephyrophobia Anxiety on the Bridge, and The Last Goodbye to the Ocean

December 2, 2024December 5, 2024 Bob Reilly

“Would you mind slowing down a bit?”

The woman asked me in almost a begging voice.

I moved to the right lane and slowed down to around 5 miles under the speed limit.

I smiled at passengers flying by on my left.

“There it is. My adversary.”

Her right hand extended into the front seat with her index finger pointing at the four-mile bridge on the horizon.

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Halloween Reflections, Dia de los Muertos, and Nearly Naked Rider

October 30, 2024 Bob Reilly

I pulled up to the front of the house in a suburban neighborhood outside the city. The person was heading to a party in the city, and from my first impression, I would say the costume was a contender for the top prize.

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Problematic Parenting, Out-of-Control High Drama and Little Mini-Me’s

October 2, 2024October 11, 2024 Bob Reilly

“Don’t do that, the driver won’t like it,” the young woman lightly commented to the two children in the back seat.

Immediately my thoughts ran wild.

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Rideshare Poetry in Motion

September 2, 2024September 3, 2024 Bob Reilly

My future book, “Rideshare by Robert: Volume Two”, will include selected blogs published in the Baltimore Post-Examiner.

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Rideshare Pets Gone Wild: Lizards escaping, dogs pooping, and birds flying

July 31, 2024July 31, 2024 Bob Reilly

After the ride, I checked out the backseat. Sticky wet spots everywhere. On the partition, on the windows, on the seats and floors. There was so much hair, my rear seats looked like a shag carpet.

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Praise the Lord, I got my ride

July 1, 2024 Bob Reilly

I sensed that she was hurting and anxious. “Ohhhhh,” She moaned in pain from the backseat. I’m so sorry. I think I might be going into labor. My contractions are only 10 minutes apart, but I feel like I’m ready to pop!”

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Rideshare Experiences: Weed, Vape, Bongs and Near-Death Experiences

June 1, 2024June 1, 2024 Bob Reilly

During the remainder of the ride, they both took turns telling me about the wonders of their new bong. They were both eager to arrive at their destination and try out their amazing technologically efficient paraphernalia. We arrived at their ultimate destination, and they departed the vehicle. Minus their bong. It was my last ride, so I closed out my App and headed home. Within a very short time, I received a call.

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Rideshare Experiences: Anger Issues, or Just a Bad Day?

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 Bob Reilly

The morning was moving along relatively uneventfully. A handful of local trips driving people to and from work, a mother and child daycare drop, and a construction worker heading to a job site.

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Creepy & Disturbing Rideshare Experiences

April 1, 2024 Bob Reilly

Eight years of driving, or if you prefer, “story-hunting,” and over 26,000 rides, have yielded a lifetime of great memories. The experience of meeting with people from all over the globe, while sharing a slice of life for a moment in time, is unique and special.

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