AIRPORTS: CONVERSATION, CLOUDS

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                                          Just returned from an adventure into 

                                  what airports and plane travel feel like in 2025. 

                                                   

                                                                     Meet Chrissy

                        This beautiful Golden Retriever is commonly known as 

                                                                  Therapy Dog.

                              She and her trainer/volunteer from OC Animal Allies

                               help bring a smile and calm to children and adults

                               who may be anxious about flying on a plane 

                                with over 100 strangers . . .  I use the word strangers

                                       because after hours of travel, it's very likely 

                                  that person next to you will still be someone who 

                                    has not shared one word of conversation with you.

                                                                        WHY?

                                             They have headphones or earbuds on 

                                               with a laptop or cell phone in their lap --

                                                             they never heard your 

                                                 greetings or few words of small talk.

                                       I really don't believe that these people intend to be rude. 

                                                       The new norm has been set and this is it.

                                                                        

How about Clouds as companions?

They talk to us as they change every few minutes;

however, in a plane we won't see them

because we are asked (kindly) 

to keep the windows down.

Perhaps I am the only person who misses

the idea of meeting others on the journey.

       I welcome your thoughts💁

Safe travels.