Lessons from My Microwave

Life was far different before the introduction of the microwave, decades ago.  And life will continue to change.  Oddly enough, our microwaves teach us about life:

• seconds matter
• we pay a price for convenience
• most tools are not universal 
• even in a contained space, big messes are hard to clean up
• fast isn't always best
• even if you prefer to be open in life, coverage is best in some settings
• we sometimes take for granted gifts that most don't enjoy

Convenient Air Travel

My parents still live in the town where I grew up, 90 miles from a major airport.  In Houston, we have the advantage of two commercial airports within 20 - 45 minutes from our home. Flying in on the last non-stop at 9:45 and leaving on the 9:40 flight the next morning is easy when you're only 20 minutes from the airport.   Though this need rarely arises, it's fabulous to take advantage of it when it allows me to maximize pleasure and business.