Up in the air

Flying! I just don’t like it at all.

There was a time when flying was a treat in which you had linen napkins on your tray, a nice warm meal, friendly attendants and fun times. Now it is just hassle, hustle and no legroom.

You pass through a security check that is designed to give you anxiety attacks.

Stripped of your shoes, belt, change, glasses, jacket and any other object they want to remove. If you’re lucky, a person who obviously doesn’t enjoy their job pats you down.

Survive that and your next step is into a cramped space where, if you’re fortunate, you may get a spot for your luggage. Then into a seat that is designed for children, glared at by the attendants as they pass by, fed pretzels and cold coffee,finally shuffled like cattle out of the plane door into a lounge filled with desperate people wanting to suffer the same experience you just survived.

It is great to get places fast, but I think I may start driving to my favorite vacation spots. Just Say’n