Back of the (air) Bus Glam
When I gave up driving in the front (my lifelong career as a corporate pilot) for riding in the back (now I’m most commonly referred to as the “Red Baron’s wife”–different, but not awful; I’ve always kind of felt a kinship with…
Duct Tape Glam
Like most jobs, flying taught me many practical things. Flying for years with Vietnam veterans, however, equipped me with skills I fall back on just about everyday. The Huey helicopter turned jet jocks always said when all else fails grab the thousand-mile-an-hour…
Rodeo Glam
Houston Texas, second day of the month long rodeo, Kid Rock steps on stage in front of nearly 50,000 people, pauses and then recognizes the men and women of our armed forces. When I scanned the crowd, a sea of uniforms climbed…
Flight Surgeon Glam
Midway through my FAA physical (the medical exam pilots need to make their ratings valid) my flight surgeon got a phone call. She apologized profusely and said the number belonged to one of her ex-patients. (Her eighty-two-year-old father). Last year she…
Awards Show Glam II
A few of you wrote wanting a little more insight into my night at the National Board of Review (including a picture of my rainbow chin). So here is the long version. Awards show glam–revisited At 6:05 I stepped out…
Predictor-Glam
Although designed to save valuable seconds, smart phone predictors often times cause chaos. Be vigilant when choosing names. (especially for children) A friend of mine has an acquaintance name “Ducker” but every time she keys her iPhone, the predictor changes it to…
Com-uni-glam
*Note to self: Never assume everyone else sees things as you do. We all come from different cultures, backgrounds and places on the planet. In order to get your point across, be clear and specific. *Words from the universal translator: No need…
Sports-Man Glam
Man meets man Man conquers man Man goes brain dead from watching twenty-four-hour SportsCenter Women Inherit the earth *Note to self: Don’t sabotage yourself. Stop nagging the screen zombies. *The clock is running : Four days until the BCS Championship Game. E.L….
Seam-split Glam
Another reason to wear nice underwear. I had just finished a delightful meal at the Sonnealp Hotel (translated the name means “sun rising over the alps”; I love that) when the Baron and I got up to leave. We staggered through the…
Mr. Jingle Bells
Christmas morning my friend called with a holiday tale about her temperamental cat. (Yes I have a cat and no I’ve no intention of becoming a cat lady). Anyway, here’s the story. It was Christmas morning in the house without a…