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Things to do in an Airport
May 22, 2007
Yesterday I spent the day in the airport. Seriously. I was visiting my son in the St. Louis area and he took me to the airport at 6 a.m. My plane was scheduled to leave at 9:05, but when I checked in I was told they were going with a smaller airplane, so I would most likely be bumped. I didn't really care, because there was nowhere I had to be in a hurry. I had breakfast at Chili's. Can someone tell me why they have to use paper coffee cups and plastic silverware (oxymoron alert!)? It certainly doesn't add to the ambiance of the dining experience.
But I digress. Since the next plane wasn't scheduled to leave until 1:10 p.m., I walked the 1 1/2 mile trek from one end of the airport to the other (4 times). Then I discovered the Bookmark bookstore. What a find! Lucky for me, Mary and Sheila were working. These 2 women are smart, funny and know absolutely everything about books. And anyone who frequents bookstores knows this isn't always the case. They showed me the big sellers (erotica for women, Japanese graphic novels for preteens and teens and Robert Ludlum and Vince Flynn for the men). Their favorite book...
The Secret Life of Bees by
Sue Monk Kidd. Their recommendation...don't bother with
The Mermaid Chair.
Well, after being bumped again from the 1:10 flight, I headed back for more insight into the bookselling business. They had stories of people returning books because the story wasn't what they thought it would be. I didn't know you could return books for that reason. Isn't that like returning underwear after you've worn them because they weren't what you thought they'd be? Ewww on both counts.
Finally I was able to board the 8 p.m. flight and was in my own bed by 10. It was a long day, but I came away with a lot of book recommendations, great stories, 2 new friends and even a little exercise. Life is good.
Bottom line: I dare you to return used undies. Ewww.
Posted by Barbara Vey on May 22, 2007 | Comments (9)
