I found the "moments Alone" series by Julieanne Kost particularly relevant for me. My life between 1996 and 2009 was just that....Many of the scenes I saw each time I flew to my destination each week. Back and forth ...sometimes for 19 straight months to the same location.
When TWA was alive and well, and I had the classification of "God Status" as it was called when you were at the top tier of frequent flier category with them, travel was a pleasure and at times a joy.
then TWA went away, and American took over my life line of travel. The fun started draining away. Then 9/11 happened and life really changed. The list of things happening and impacting air travel, being a consultant, etc. grew and the results lead to a fight to survive. Finally in 2009 it all ended as 5,000 of us were sent home never to be asked to travel in the name of BIG BLUE again.
the music, the loneliness shown in many of the photos, the grandeur in others and the mood cast by Ms. Kost's two offerings brings back those memories for me. It is truly a bittersweet time. The effort allowed me to put two kid's thru college debt free. And create a life style that was comfortable for us all. Now in retirement, I find new things must replace that effort.
Today is a great day, cause I get to take PICTURES!
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