One evening I enjoyed a quick Uber trip with Julissa. Originally from a town outside of Chicago, Julissa moved to Fort Myers about a year ago. She joined her family who had been searching for greater opportunities, warmer weather, and a better standard of living in the South. Julissa was named by her father, who had always loved the name "Alyssa". He wanted a name with similarities, but, also, with a unique twist. Julissa is considered to be a modern invented name... a hybrid

Jack has been a regular Uber passenger for the past year and I've enjoyed getting to know him and his dear wife, Claire. He is active in the community and is a dedicated volunteer at Lee Memorial Hospital. There, he works in the cardiac unit and is responsible to encourage and chat with patients. He serves as a liaison between the hospital and those they strive to assist. Originally from Massachusetts, Jack is a nickname for his given name, John, which means "God has been gra

Late one evening while waiting in the queue at the Fort Myers Airport, I received an Uber request from Majella. As she entered the car, she informed me that several drivers had cancelled, so it was my good fortune to have her as a passenger! Based on her unique name, I was excited for the opportunity! Her name has an interesting and supernatural history. Majella was named by her grandmother, a devout Catholic. The name comes from Saint Gerard Majella of Italy. He apparently