Dad has a nook, I read a paper book, 7/15/2011
July 24, 2011-Upper Marlboro, MD
Some observations about the Mississippi trip before I forget:
- Earlier, I mentioned that we were stuck in the airport in Kansas City for so long that electronic devices were running out of battery power. I remarked to Michael that someone should invent charging stations for airports. Lo and behold, when we got to the Minneapolis airport a little later, there they were! Amazing! Someone who must have been able to read my mind invented and installed these things while we were in the air. Is this a great country, or what?!
- Interstates are great for long distance travel, but the local highways we took on this trip give you a real picture of small-town America. It's interesting but also kind of sad. Many of these towns failed in the late 1800s. They still operate, but they're not thriving. And with low-paying jobs and low property values, many of the residents can't afford to move.
- I enjoyed being alone with Michael on this trip, and I think he enjoyed our time together as well. I'd never before been alone with Michael--or with Donna, for that matter--for more than an hour or so. It was a nice experience which I really will treasure.
Dad, you forgot the time you and I went to the Na. Zoo together after Dave and I broke up. Just the two of us went and we spent all day together. I'm sure mom suggested that you take me since I was living with you guys at the time and probably moping around the house. Anyway, I can clearly picture us standing on the Metro platform, probably at Addison Road, waiting for a train to Woodley Park and me hanging onto your every word soaking up whatever words of wisdom you were sending my way.
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