To paraphrase the comedian Louis C.K., flying is a miracle. We can travel anywhere in the world in hours. That is truly incredible. I always try to remember that complaining about airplane food or uncomfortable seats really is pathetic whining when I remember that my ancestors came to the United States crammed in steerage in a boat that took months to cross the Atlantic. They … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Getting to the Airport Ruin the Miracle of Flight
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Take Your Time
People complain about flying. I don’t mind flying. To paraphrase Louis C.K., flying is a miracle. It’s everything leading up to flying that is exhausting and irritating, sometimes infuriating. It’s the connections and the customs and the travel between airports that are brutal. The flying is easy. It’s everything else that is hard, especially when you … [Read more...] about Take Your Time