Easter at 36,000 feet
Peep sushi from Mikuni in Sacramento! Another day, another plane (or three), and I find myself in the Windy City. On Easter. …
Southwest Flight 812: In the groove, tensely
Photo from GigaIsland. Follow the link to see what pupus are. đŸ™‚ Eight years had passed since I last clapped eyes on …
Small wins: A school for Eric John and signs of hope
Photo by Ann Poffenberger, Eric’s sister & my marm. When you first meet my uncle, Eric John, he’ll ask for your full …
Molested in the name of national security
Arms outstretched, palms up. Legs spread-eagle. Bare feet gripping a grimy tile floor. I stare defiantly at the onlookers as hands caress …
Southwest Flight 812: Final reflections and photos
Seven days ago right about now, I was headed to the airport to board Southwest Flight 812. What a difference a week …
Thursday 13: Dealing with fleeting insta-fame
Photo Credit The proverbial phrase is “15 minutes of fame.” I think I got at least 16 for my experience on Southwest …
Managing media: A shout-out to speech communication and drama teachers everywhere
I smiled like a Cheshire cat walking into the terminal after the continuation of Southwest Flight 812, service to Sacramento. After surviving …
Southwest Flight 812: Confessions
In light of recent media and Twitter attention, I feel compelled to confess a few things: 1. I am not a social …
Southwest Flight 812: Comments that crack me up!
Although I am still waiting for my headache to go away, the hoopla about my experience on Southwest Flight 812 is slowing down …
Southwest Flight 812: Finally feeling it
It’s been 48 hours since I stepped onto the plane that would make me famous, even if just for a few days. …