A phrase used often by my best friend. Who happens to fly frequently. Usually in and out of Denver International Airport.
I am not a big fan of air travel. As a matter of fact, I have to dose up with Xanax to even board a plane. That's why I gave my best friend an acorn, a clover and a tortoise -- talismen to carry when he flies. I am willing to do whatever I can to keep his plane in the air.
Therefore, I would really, really appreciate it if newscasters would say, "Look away now, Gal," before they cover the recent accident at the Denver airport. I know that the public has a right to know what went wrong (and what went right, since miraculously, no one died), but it completely freaks me out to see it.
Thank you for your cooperation.
These are the thoughts and observations of me — a woman of a certain age. (Oh, my, God, I'm 65!) I'm single. I'm successful enough (independent, self supporting). I live just outside Chicago, the best city in the world. I'm an aunt and a friend. I feel that voices like mine are rather underrepresented online or in print. So here I am. If my musings resonate with you, please visit my blog again sometime.
So many fear air travel. Yet it seems to be relatively safe.
ReplyDeleteTHE ONLY THING I HATE ABOUT AIR TRAVEL IS THE FACT I GET AIR SICK.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny how many people freak out about air travel, when in reality it's one of the safest ways to travel. It's still scary when things like this happens though.
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