“Flight’s still there!” He said with excitement as he checked the website. “I’m checking in!” “Oh. No, wait.” He scrolled. “Why is it showing another flight, too, to Sacramento? And one from there to Chicago? But it’s before my flight leaves Vancouver.” He checked again. “Wait, it’s the next day.” And that’s the way it … Continue reading Flying in the Time of COVID-19
Month: March 2020
My World Is Getting Smaller…
As I went through the door of the spa, I saw the sign: Closed at 6 pm today, until further notice. The resort had just announced that the restaurant would have limited seating, and the stools had been removed from the bar. My first thought, I’m embarrassed to now say, was that I was glad … Continue reading My World Is Getting Smaller…
Changing Plans with COVID-19
I look at the toiletries that I keep separate in a liquids bag, for ease when travelling as I do with only carry-on. I open it and pour it into the main bag. I suspect I will not be on a plane for a while. It is Friday the 13th, and I am repacking my … Continue reading Changing Plans with COVID-19
I Don’t Want to be Difficult (Anymore)… Drinking Coffee Around the World
Ok. I have a thing for coffee. Friends do not suggest Starbucks to me, either because they don’t want to see the expression that flashes across my face, or because they have already heard me expound too many times on how it is only good as a transitional (or as I usually say, gateway) coffee … Continue reading I Don’t Want to be Difficult (Anymore)… Drinking Coffee Around the World