My ipad is broken, well the battery is finicky anyway. I forgot my kindle. Who wants to read or watch anything on a phone. My eyesight is fine, but that’s just too little. To spend my time on my one hour or so flight I read an actual magazine, the one in the pocket in front of me, made of paper, that you have to turn the pages yourself. What is this world coming to?

The fasten seat belt sign is still on. Three people have already bumped into me to get to the bathroom. First, don’t they listen to the instructions and second, the flight is just a little over an hour long. Go before you get on the plane.

Quick check out the window shows me that the trees are not yet changing color and the giant windmills look big even from the air.

Well, the plane is getting closer to the ground. The flight attendant is picking up the trash. The pilot, who doesn’t seem to speak English, just said to get ready to land, I think, so I’d better get ready.

… one more observation, the flight attendant looks to be about my age… oh how I like retirement.

… one last observation. I arrived early into Chicago with a hour or two to waste…with luggage. Art museum would be fun. I could check the bag. After very little thought I go for a mall and Magnolia Bakery cupcakes. So much for healthy eating on this trip. Deep dish pizza, you’re next!