I Luv Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines makes my business travel stress-free.  My routine trips from Houston are to Dallas and San Antonio.  Hobby Airport is 20 minutes from home, with parking immediately adjacent to the single terminal.  And now that I'm an A-List traveler, I can avoid the longer security lines at Hobby and Love Field.  Because of the convenience, I was able to arrive in San Antonio to deliver a luncheon speech and still make it back to Houston, only 15 minutes late, for a 4:00 p.m. committee meeting. 

Happy 40th Anniversary Southwest Airlines!

Why Aren't You Smiling?

I've had the opportunity to stand in many airport security lines and have become puzzled by the fact that very few people are smiling.  Most travelers are visiting loved ones, taking care of business or returning home after a trip.  Anticipation of a great visit, successful business meeting and homecoming are all reasons to smile.  Gratitude for love in my life and an exciting job brings a smile to my face.

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.

How Many Ways Can We Get Around?

We often limit our views.  Typically when we think of mobility, our list is pretty sparse. When I challenged myself to consider 50 ways to get around, I quickly assembled the following list.  What are other ways to get where we want or need to be?


1. Car
2. Truck
3. SUV
4. Airplane
5. Bus
6. Subway
7. Train
8. Horse
9. Motorcycle
10. Bicycle
11. Tricycle
12. Dune Buggy
13. ATV
14. Sailboat
15. Powerboat
16. Hot air balloon
17. Snow Mobile
18. Wagon
19. Rollerblades
20. Feet
21. Wheelchair
22. Escalator
23. Elevator
24. Shoulders
25. Arms
26. Rolling sidewalk
27. Corporate ladder
28. Rollercoaster
29. Tractor
30. 18-wheeler
31. Tanker
32. Tank
33. Scooter
34. Grocery cart
35. Glider
36. Space rocket
37. Memories
38. Books
39. Dinghy
40. Lifeboat
41. Cruise liner
42. Helicopter
43. Skate board
44. Camel
45. Monorail
46. Swimming
47. Taxi
48. Vanpool
49. Submarine
50. Dogsled

Flight Risk

Because I've had the privilege of flying most of my life in small planes with my Daddy, I assess flight risk differently than most others.  In a well maintained plane, with a qualified pilot, my assessment is that the risk is very low - in fact, less than taking a road trip.  And, with most commercial airlines, I also trust that this is my safest mode of travel.

We all assess risks based upon our experiences and available data.  Though my experience is somewhat unique, with the many check points required, flying remains my preferred, safest way to travel.